Rougui tea
Chinese tea plant variety
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Rougui tea (Chinese: 肉桂茶; pinyin: ròuguì chá; pronounced [ɻôʊ.kwêɪ ʈʂʰǎ]) is a variety of the tea plant, commonly grown in the Wuyi Mountains and processed into oolong tea. The name literally means "cassia". The tea can be difficult to prepare,[clarification needed] but its distinctive sweet aroma can be brought out up to 7 steepings. It was first developed during the Qing dynasty.
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OriginWuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China
Quick descriptionCassia (Chinese cinnamon) aroma
| Rougui tea 肉桂茶 | |
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| Type | Wuyi oolong |
| Origin | Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China |
| Quick description | Cassia (Chinese cinnamon) aroma |
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Description
This tea may be traditionally processed producing a dark dry leaf and a rich smell or processed according to new consumer standards, giving it a leaf of mixed color and a more fruity aroma.
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Spring tea processed to new consumer standards
Spring tea processed to new consumer standards close up
