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Wuyi Xingcun Rou Gui (Cinnamon) Rock Oolong
Fujian, China
About this product
Rou Gui (肉桂, Cinnamon) is the most aromatic and spice-forward of the classic Wuyi rock oolongs — the cultivar produces a distinctive warm cinnamon and clove note that is immediately recognisable. In the last two decades Rou Gui has become the most sought-after cultivar in the Wuyi rock zone, displacing Shui Xian in status and price for premium Zhengyan material. The spice character is intrinsic to the cultivar, not a processing artefact — even at light roast levels it emerges clearly. For the beverage professional, Rou Gui is the most dramatic entry point into yancha.
The deductive profile Library
stylemedium roast yancha
originWuyi Mountains, Fujian
varietalRou Gui
characterspice-dominant, aromatic, warming
roast levelmedium
oxidation pct40
Service
vesselgaiwan or zisha
infusions8-10
brew temp c98°C
steep time first15-20 seconds
leaf to water ratio7g per 100ml
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Pairings
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food
Rou Gui literally means cinnamon; the cinnamon-spice character bridges the braised pork ribs naturally
classic
main
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meat
Rou Gui (cinnamon) Rock Oolong's warming spice complements char siu's five-spice and honey glaze; a Fujian pairing
classic
main
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meat
Rou Gui's natural cinnamon character resonates with the cinnamon in five-spice; spice mirrors spice
classic
main
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Pork five spice
Rou Gui (cinnamon) and red-braised pork's five-spice profile share the same cinnamon-spice register. The tea cuts the pork fat; spice harmonics amplify in both directions.
established
main
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dessert
The cinnamon-spice note of Rou Gui is a natural companion to a spiced apple dessert; warm-weather resonance
established
dessert
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casual
Rou Gui's spicy cinnamon mineral bridges the Sichuan smoked duck; both carry a warming deep spice character
established
main
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chocolate
Rou Gui's warmth and spice beside spiced dark chocolate: a building complexity of warm flavours
adventurous
dessert
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cheese
Cinnamon rock oolong and cumin-spiced gouda: bold spice-forward pairing for adventurous cheese service
adventurous
cheese