Rougui is grown in the Wuyi Mountains, known for its mineral-rich soil. It is the birthplace of this tea, which was introduced there over 400 years ago. Botanical research over the past few hundred years has always noted the diversity of tea bushes in the region – there are over a hundred varieties growing in Wuyi.
Zhougui is a local type of tea plant that stands out due to its strong aroma, rich flavor, and resistance to cold and hot weather. The plant can produce a large number of tea leaves due to its many branches. Zhougui plantations now occupy about a third of all tea gardens on Mount Wuyi.
Harvesting usually takes place quite late (in the first week of May) and begins when the last tea leaves have emerged from the buds and have grown to half their normal size. Pickers select only 3-4 leaves from the top for tea production, as overripe leaves will not dry and roll properly. Harvesting begins after sunrise, but is never done on a rainy day.
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Name in Chinese
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肉桂 |
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Pinyin
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ròuguì |
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Translation
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Cinnamon |
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Tea variety
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Wu Yi Ro Gui |
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Country
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China |
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District
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Wuyishan |
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