Huangjin Wanliang Gold Award Rougui | Wuyi Half-Rock Oolong | Peach & Honey Fruit Aroma

Huangjin Wanliang — Gold Award Rougui from Wuyi's Half-Rock Heartland

Some teas whisper. This one announces itself the moment the lid lifts.

Huangjin Wanliang (黄金万两) is a Gold Award-winning Rougui sourced from the core half-rock (半岩) growing zones of Wuyi Mountain — the rolling hillside transitions of Yanzi Ke, Qingshi Yan, and Xingcun. Here, the soil is a rich blend of broken stone and red clay, with higher red earth content than the pure rock zones. More sunlight, moderate day-night temperature swings, and naturally mineral-rich ground encourage the tea trees to concentrate fructose and aromatic fruit compounds — making this Rougui's fruit fragrance exceptionally vibrant and expressive.

About This Tea — Ruixiang 305 Cultivar

This edition of Huangjin Wanliang is crafted from Ruixiang 305 (瑞香 305), a prized native cultivar from Wuyi's half-rock terrain. It undergoes a single-pass charcoal roast (一道火) — a light-to-medium-light firing that passes through the charcoal kiln just once, with no re-roasting or resting period. This minimal roasting approach is intentional: it preserves the cultivar's natural character to the fullest, allowing the gardenia blossom, honey peach, and sweet honey fragrance to bloom freely. The result is a tea that is bright, lively, and approachable — with low fire energy, making it easy to enjoy right away.

Note: Due to the light roast, this tea is best enjoyed within 1–2 years. It is not suited for long-term aging.

Tasting Notes

• Dry Leaf: Tightly rolled, dark and lustrous
• Aroma: Gardenia blossom, honey peach, and sweet honey — fragrance that falls into the liquor and lingers long in the cup
• Flavor: Bright orange-yellow liquor, silky smooth and sweet on entry, very low bitterness or astringency. Half-rock mineral character is present but delicate — a quiet, refined rock character rather than a bold, dominant minerality
• Finish: A fast, lasting sweetness that blooms across the tongue and lingers well after the cup is empty

The Steeping Journey — 7 to 9 Infusions

• Steeps 1–3: Explosive floral fragrance — gardenia and honey peach at their most vibrant and expressive
• Steeps 4–6: The aroma transitions into a warm, honeyed sweetness as the floral notes soften
• Steeps 7–9: A gentle, lingering sweetness carries through to the end

Brewing Guide — Optimized for This Light-Roast Ruixiang

• Vessel: 110ml gaiwan
• Leaf Amount: 7–8g
• Water Temperature: 100°C (212°F) boiling water
• Rinse: One quick rinse — drain immediately
• Steeps 1–4: 2–4 seconds, flash in and out (light-roast high-aroma cultivars can turn slightly astringent or lose fragrance clarity if steeped too long)
• Steeps 5–7: Add 5–8 seconds per steep
• Steeps 8+: Extend steeping time as needed to taste

Why Half-Rock Rougui?

Zhengyan Rougui commands premium prices for its deep mineral complexity and restrained elegance. Half-rock Rougui offers something different — and equally compelling: expressive, outward-blooming fruit fragrance that fills the room, a smooth and approachable sweetness, and a Gold Award-level balance of aroma, sweetness, and smoothness. At a fraction of the price of core-rock teas, this is the ideal everyday tea and the perfect entry point into the world of Wuyi rock oolong.

Available Sizes

• 50g / 6 Sachets: Try it first — perfect for sampling or gifting
• 250g / 1 Box — 30 Steepings: Perfect for personal enjoyment or exploring Wuyi rock oolong
• 500g / 2 Boxes — 60 Steepings: For the dedicated daily drinker — stock your tea cabinet and enjoy every session

One sip and you'll understand why this tea earned its gold. Gardenia blossom, honey peach, and a sweetness that never quits — Huangjin Wanliang Ruixiang 305 is the everyday rock oolong you'll reach for again and again.