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Gui Dong Rou Gui Wuyi Rock Oolong – Ghost Cave Cinnamon | 8 Sachets × 8.5g | 20-Steep Endurance

Gui Dong Rou Gui Wuyi Rock Oolong – Ghost Cave Cinnamon | 8 Sachets × 8.5g | 20-Steep Endurance

The Legend of Gui Dong — Wuyi’s Most Coveted Rou Gui Terroir

Gui Dong Rou Gui (鬼洞肉桂) — “Ghost Cave Cinnamon” — is one of the most sought-after expressions of Wuyi Rock Oolong (Yan Cha), grown in the legendary Gui Dong microclimate deep within the Wuyi Mountains. This is not ordinary Rou Gui. This is the “shan qing shui xiu” (山清水秀) style — mountain-pure, water-elegant, and extraordinarily enduring.

🍵 20 Steeps Without Fading — Every Infusion Holds Strong

A true mark of exceptional rock oolong: this Gui Dong Rou Gui sustains full flavor and character through 20+ infusions, with each steep remarkably consistent. No drop-off. No thinning. Just steady, unwavering depth from the first cup to the last.

Aroma:

Intensely aromatic with the signature cinnamon-spice fragrance of Rou Gui — yet uniquely its own. Familiar yet surprising, the scent is rich, floral, and persistently lingering, filling the room with every pour. A sweet warmth that stays with you long after the cup is empty.

Taste:

Bold and full-bodied, the liquor is thick, smooth, and deeply satisfying. The hallmark “yan yun” (岩韵) — rock rhyme — is unmistakable: a mineral depth absorbed from the ancient cliff faces of Wuyi, giving the tea a grounding, almost meditative quality. Sweet spice, rich body, and a complexity that rewards slow, attentive sipping.

Finish:

The hui gan (回甘) — returning sweetness — is pronounced and layered. After each sip, a clean, cool sweetness rises on the tip of the tongue, building in waves. Multi-dimensional. Endlessly memorable.

Liquor:

A brilliant golden-amber, clear and luminous in the cup — a visual pleasure that sets the tone for every session.

What’s in the Box:

  • 📦 8 sachets × 8.5g — 68g total
  • 🍵 Each sachet brews 20+ infusions
  • 🌍 Origin: Gui Dong, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China
  • 🎁 Elegant gift box packaging — ready to present

Perfect For:

  • 🧘 Slow, mindful tea sessions — this tea rewards patience and attention
  • 🎁 A distinguished gift for serious tea lovers and rock oolong connoisseurs
  • 🍵 Those who love bold, aromatic teas with spice, depth, and lasting sweetness

Twenty steeps. One extraordinary terroir. The ghost cave speaks.

$89.90 USD
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Product Description

Gui Dong Rou Gui (鬼洞肉桂) — Ghost Cave Cinnamon Wuyi Rock Oolong

Gui Dong Rou Gui is one of the most coveted single-terroir expressions of Wuyi Rock Oolong (Yan Cha), grown in the legendary Gui Dong microclimate deep within the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian, China. Crafted in the shan qing shui xiu (山清水秀) style — mountain-pure and water-elegant — this is a tea of extraordinary endurance, complexity, and character.

20 Steeps Without Fading:
A hallmark of truly exceptional rock oolong. This Gui Dong Rou Gui sustains full, consistent flavor through 20+ infusions — each steep holding strong with no thinning or drop-off. A testament to the quality of the material and the skill of the craft.

Aroma:
Intensely aromatic with the signature cinnamon-spice fragrance of Rou Gui, yet uniquely its own. Rich, floral, and persistently lingering — familiar yet surprising. The scent fills the room with every pour and stays long after the cup is empty.

Taste:
Bold and full-bodied. The liquor is thick, smooth, and deeply satisfying. The hallmark yan yun (岩韵) — rock rhyme — is unmistakable: a mineral depth absorbed from the ancient cliff faces of Wuyi, grounding and meditative. Sweet spice, rich body, and a complexity that rewards slow, attentive sipping.

Finish:
The hui gan (回甘) — returning sweetness — is pronounced and multi-layered. A clean, cool sweetness rises on the tip of the tongue after each sip, building in waves. Endlessly memorable.

Liquor Color:
Brilliant golden-amber, clear and luminous — a visual pleasure that sets the tone for every session.

Presentation:
8 sachets × 8.5g = 68g total
Each sachet brews 20+ infusions
Elegant gift box — ready to present

Key Features

Tea: Gui Dong Rou Gui (鬼洞肉桂) — Ghost Cave Cinnamon Wuyi Rock Oolong
Style: Shan Qing Shui Xiu (山清水秀) — Mountain-pure, water-elegant
Origin: Gui Dong microclimate, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China
Endurance: 20+ steeps without flavor drop-off
Packaging: Gift box, 8 sachets × 8.5g (68g total)
Aroma: Rich cinnamon-spice, floral, sweet and persistently lingering
Taste: Bold, thick, smooth — classic yan yun (rock rhyme) mineral depth
Finish: Pronounced layered hui gan (returning sweetness) on the tip of the tongue
Liquor: Brilliant golden-amber, clear and luminous
Ideal For: Slow tea sessions, gifting, rock oolong connoisseurs

Brewing Guidance

Brewing Guide:

Water Temperature: 95–100°C (203–212°F) — boiling or near-boiling water
Tea Amount: 1 sachet (8.5g) per session
Vessel: 110–150ml gaiwan or Yixing clay pot recommended
Rinse: Quick 5-second rinse to awaken the leaves, discard
First Infusion: 10–15 seconds
Subsequent Infusions: Increase by 5–10 seconds each time
Steeps: 20+ infusions per sachet
Tip: This tea rewards patience — slow down, pay attention, and let each infusion reveal a new layer of complexity.
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