Matouyan Rougui | Signature Wuyi Rock Tea

Origin: Wuyi Mountain Scenic Area, Danxia Landform
Harvest: Spring 2023 & 2024, Single Season, Hand-Picked
Processing: Machine-Processed with Traditional Charcoal Roasting
Net Weight: 54g
Brewing Vessel: 120ml Gaiwan
Tea-to-Water Ratio: One serving per brew
Water Type: Purified or Mountain Spring Water
Water Temperature: 95°C or above

Aromatic Profile | Intense & Multi-Layered

Matouyan Rougui is defined by its bold and penetrating cinnamon fragrance, which remains present from the dry leaves to the brewed tea and even the wet leaves. The aroma is both spicy and sharp, offering a dynamic interplay with vibrant floral notes that emerge in the first infusions. These aromas further evolve, revealing delicate hints of ripe fruit, caramel, peach, and woody undertones, which vary slightly depending on the tea’s aging and roasting process.

Rich, Full-Bodied, and Lingering Taste

The liquor presents a dense, smooth, and multi-layered texture, with a pronounced rock rhyme (yan yun) that is characteristic of premium Wuyi teas. The tea is thick on the palate, delivering a strong pressing sensation on the tongue, followed by a long-lasting hui gan (returning sweetness) and an immediate mouth-watering effect (sheng jin). As the tea lingers, it leaves a refined lingering fragrance between the lips and teeth, offering an unforgettable aftertaste.

Brewing Method

• Pouring Technique: Start with a high pour and low dribble in the early infusions to awaken the tea’s aroma.
• Steeping Time: Quick infusions are recommended; always drain the tea completely before the next brew.
• Later Infusions: After the seventh infusion, allow the tea to sit slightly longer to draw out deeper notes.

Visual & Textural Profile

• Dry Leaves: Tightly twisted, robust, and well-structured; dark brown-green with a curled, uniform shape.
• Tea Liquor: Rich orange-red, with a glossy, oily sheen.
• Aroma: Intense and spicy cinnamon fragrance, complemented by honeyed sweetness, woody depth, and floral undertones.
• Wet Leaves: Vibrant brown-green, fresh, soft, and elastic, releasing a long-lasting scent of cinnamon, honey, and wood.

Savor the depth of Matouyan Rougui, a tea that captures the soul of Wuyi’s rocky terrain and the mastery of traditional roasting techniques.