Mei Zhan | Rock Tea vs. Black Tea
Regular price
$17.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Control humidity: Avoid storing tea in conditions that are either too dry or too humid.
Keep it cool: Store tea in a cool place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep in mind that display cabinet lights can also produce heat.
Protect from light: Avoid using transparent containers whenever possible.
Limit exposure to air: Keep tea well sealed and avoid opening the container more often than necessary.
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What are the “roots” of Rooteas?
Family-made
Wuyi Yancha is what our own family makes in Wuyishan, and it is the tea we work with most closely. We know the growing areas and tea plants firsthand, as well as the decisions that go into processing and roasting. For the small number of other teas we carry, we work with tea-making families we know personally and whose work we know well.
Single-origin
Wuyi Yancha carries the influence of where it is grown. Wuyishan has a particular growing environment shaped by its rocky terrain, soil, climate, sunlight, and moisture, and these conditions are an important part of what makes Wuyi Yancha what it is. Together with cultivar, processing, and roasting, they all play a part in the aroma, texture, and overall character of the finished tea.
Transparency
We try to keep the information about our teas simple and clear. We share where each tea comes from, what tea plant it is made from, and how it was processed and roasted, so you have a clear idea of what you're drinking.
Mei Zhan originally comes from Anxi County in Fujian and has been cultivated for more than a hundred years. It is said that in 1821, tea farmers in Anxi discovered this tea in a local village, and it was named Mei Zhan because its aroma was distinctive and reminiscent of 梅 Mei (wintersweet blossom). Later, Mei Zhan was introduced to Wuyishan. After decades of adapting to the local terroir, it gradually became a distinctive introduced cultivar in Wuyishan. Mei Zhan has strong processing versatility and can be made into oolong, black, or green tea.
- Name: Mei Zhan Rock Tea - Mei Zhan Yancha - 梅占岩茶
- Type: Wuyi Rock Oolong
- Origin: Wuyishan, Fujian
- Harvest Time: Spring, 2025
- Roast Level: Medium-light fire
- Producer: Xiao Family
- Tasting note: Light plum blossom aroma and rose notes, A hint of roasted peanut and hazelnut, Caramel, A touch of woody notes, Satisfying mineral mouthfeel, Lingering sweet aftertaste
vs.
- Name: Mei Zhan Black Tea - Mei Zhan Hongcha - 梅占红茶
- Type: Wuyi Black Tea
- Origin: Wuyishan, Fujian
- Harvest Time: Spring, 2025
- Producer: Xiao Family
- Tasting note: Stonefruit, Dried floral aroma, A hint of aged tangerine peel, A touch of honey sweetness, Rich and smooth mouthfeel, Lingering sweet aftertaste reminiscent of plum fruit
