{"product_id":"taohua-ruixiang-wuyi-rock-oolong-peach-blossom-honey-delicate-orchid","title":"Taohua Ruixiang | Wuyi Rock Oolong — Peach Blossom, Honey \u0026 Delicate Orchid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTaohua Ruixiang · 桃花瑞香\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuixiang is a \u003cstrong\u003elate-budding cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e with small-to-medium leaves, exceptional bud tenderness, and a naturally high concentration of aromatic compounds. When crafted with precision, it releases one of the most approachable and captivating fragrance profiles in Wuyi oolong: ripe white peach, peach blossom honey, and a whisper of refined orchid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts character is \u003cstrong\u003esweet, smooth, and gently enveloping\u003c\/strong\u003e — less assertive than Rougui, but deeply satisfying, making it an ideal introduction to rock oolong for new tea drinkers while still rewarding the experienced palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly twisted, even strips in dark brown to reddish-brown; medium-light roast shows faint olive-brown tones. A dry sniff already reveals honeyed peach blossom sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange-yellow, clear and luminous with an oily sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opens with lush peach blossom honey and ripe white peach fruit, interwoven with a gentle orchid note; mid-to-late steeps reveal a soft honey-cream quality. Fragrance sinks into the liquor and coats the cup — not a surface-level brightness, but deep and lasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky smooth and exceptionally sweet with minimal bitterness or astringency; quick returning sweetness and salivation; a honeyed peach finish lingers in the mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, supple leaves in even red-brown tones with good elasticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoast Levels Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-Light Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach blossom and fresh peach aromas are more vibrant and expressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma becomes more restrained and integrated; liquor gains body and depth; roast character is clean with no char or harsh notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Tea For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaohua Ruixiang's high approachability — sweet, low-bitterness, floral-fruity — makes it \u003cstrong\u003ean excellent entry point for those new to rock oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its nuanced layering and lasting cup fragrance will equally delight seasoned drinkers seeking something softer and more contemplative than Rougui.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSteep Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic gaiwan, 110 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 °C (212 °F) — full boil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeps 1–3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick drain, 5–8 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeps 4+:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gradually extend steeping time each round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Steeps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 rounds; tail steeps remain sweetly floral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"50g \/ 6 Sachets","offer_id":44792909824051,"sku":null,"price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ 30 Sachets","offer_id":44792909856819,"sku":null,"price":159.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 60 Sachets","offer_id":44792909889587,"sku":null,"price":269.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/9976\/0691\/files\/52850eaa4805db385421cc6dae3ea00a.jpg?v=1787922681","url":"https:\/\/www.qifutea.com\/products\/taohua-ruixiang-wuyi-rock-oolong-peach-blossom-honey-delicate-orchid","provider":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}