Yan Gu Sheng Chun | Wuyi Rock Oolong — Light-Medium Roast, Floral & Fruity with Gentle Rock Character (50g / 250g / 500g)

Born from the cracks of red cliffs. Light on fire, full of life.

Yan Gu Sheng Chun (岩骨生春) — “Rock Bone, Spring Awakening” — is a light-to-medium roast Wuyi Rock Oolong grown from tea trees rooted in the natural fissures of Wuyi Mountain's red cliffs (丹崖). The mineral-rich rock terrain gives this tea its defining backbone: a structured, clean mouthfeel with genuine yan yun (岩韵) rock character that is present without being heavy.

The fragrance is the first thing you notice — rich floral and fruit aromas that fall into the liquor, not just floating above it. Every sip carries the scent. The finish is smooth, the aftertaste sweet and gentle, the stimulation minimal. This is a rock tea that welcomes you rather than challenges you.

What Sets It Apart

🌸 Rich Floral & Fruit Aroma — highly distinctive fragrance profile, immediately recognizable
🦴 Aroma Falls Into the Liquor — fragrance is carried in every sip, not just on the nose
💧 Smooth, Structured Mouthfeel — clean and refreshing with natural mineral backbone
✨ Gentle Rock Character — yan yun present and clear, without heaviness or weight
🌿 Soft Aftertaste & Low Stimulation — sweet, calm finish with no harsh edges
❌ No Cinnamon Spice, No Heavy Roast — deliberately avoids the intensity of Rougui or high-fire teas

Who Is This Tea For?

If you love rock tea but find heavy roasts too intense or Rougui too spicy, Yan Gu Sheng Chun is your answer. The yan yun is real, the experience is approachable, and the fragrance is unmistakable. A gateway rock tea for the curious, and a daily staple for those who know exactly what they want.

Available Sizes

50g — 8.3g × 6 sachets
250g — 8.3g × 30 sachets
500g — 8.3g × 60 sachets

$45.90 USD

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Product Description

Yan Gu Sheng Chun (岩骨生春) is a light-to-medium roast Wuyi Rock Oolong grown from tea trees rooted in the natural fissures of Wuyi Mountain's red cliffs. The terrain gives the tea its character: a clean, structured mouthfeel with genuine yan yun (岩韵) rock character that expresses itself gently rather than forcefully.

The fragrance profile is its most distinctive quality — rich floral and fruit aromas that don't just sit on the surface but fall into the liquor itself, so that every sip carries the scent. The finish is smooth and sweet, the aftertaste lingering and calm, the overall experience refreshing rather than intense.

This tea was designed with a specific drinker in mind: someone who loves rock tea, but finds heavy roasts too demanding or Rougui's cinnamon spice too sharp. Yan Gu Sheng Chun delivers real yan yun and genuine rock character in a form that is approachable, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.

Key Features

• Type: Wuyi Rock Oolong (武夷岩茶)
• Roast Level: Light to Medium Fire (中轻火)
• Aroma: Rich floral and fruit fragrance — falls into the liquor, highly distinctive
• Mouthfeel: Smooth, refreshing, structured — clean mineral backbone
• Rock Character: Gentle yan yun (岩韵) — present and clear, not heavy
• Finish: Sweet, soft aftertaste with very low stimulation
• No cinnamon spice, no heavy roast intensity
• Best for: Rock tea lovers who prefer floral and fruity over bold and spicy
• Sachet: 8.3g per sachet
• Sizes: 50g (6 sachets) / 250g (30 sachets) / 500g (60 sachets)

Brewing Guidance

• Water Temperature: 95–100°C (203–212°F)
• Teaware: Porcelain gaiwan or Yixing clay pot recommended
• Sachet: 1 sachet (8.3g) per 110–120ml
• First Steep: Rinse leaves briefly (5–10 seconds), discard
• Subsequent Steeps: 10–20 seconds, extending gradually each round
• Yield: 7–10 steeps per sachet
• Note: Light-medium roast — best enjoyed at slightly lower temperature (95°C) to preserve floral fragrance