Rou Gui Tea
Cassia
Rou Gui is a popular Wuyi rock tea named for the Chinese cassia spice tree.
Flavor Profile
What does Rou Gui taste like?
Rou Gui is a popular Wuyi rock tea named for the Chinese cassia spice tree. The cup is warmly aromatic with a distinctive sweet-spicy character — think cinnamon bark and toasted grain — layered over dark mineral and dried fruit depth. A medium-to-high roast rounds the edges, giving a smooth, warming finish that holds up across many steeps.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian (Wuyi), China
Rou Gui has grown in the Wuyi mountains for centuries and is now one of the most sought-after yancha cultivars.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Rou Gui
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Rou Gui
Typical brewed serving
Rou Gui is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Rou Gui Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Rou Gui tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Rou Gui tea?
Rou Gui is a popular Wuyi rock tea named for the Chinese cassia spice tree. It is also known as Cassia.
Does Rou Gui tea have caffeine?
Yes. Rou Gui is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Rou Gui tea taste like?
Rou Gui is known for a profile led by Spicy, Roasted, and Mineral, with a strong body.
How do you brew Rou Gui tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 3–6 times.
Is Rou Gui tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Rou Gui; its profile centers on Spicy, Roasted, and Mineral.