The Four Famous Bushes Rock Oolong Sampler
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$20.00
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re a beginner, we definitely recommend our Go-to Tea Sampler Box. It includes 8 different types of high-quality teas, allowing you to discover your favorite tea in the most affordable way.
For finest taste, tea should be stored in a place that is cool and dry.
Rock tea is best enjoyed within a 3-year period.
Black tea is best enjoyed within a 2-year period.
Green tea and Oolong tea are best enjoyed within a 2-year period.
White tea is an exception. Its internal compounds evolve over time, enhancing its fragrance and creating a deeper, mellower taste. Therefore, it does not have a specific optimal drinking period.
All packages are shipped from China. Please kindly note that our teas are prepared at our warehouse in Fujian, which usually takes no more than 72 hours. Once ready, package will be sent to an international shipping company in Shenzhen, then shipped to the destination country. International shipping typically takes 14-21 days.
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What are the “roots” of Rooteas?
Family-made
Our teas all come from tea-making families. Some are made by our own family, and others are crafted by families we've known and trusted for years. Not from an unknown source, but from real people and family producers whose craft we trust and have seen in person.
Single-origin
It means you can actually taste where the tea comes from. It stays true to its own place, so the local soil, rocks, and climate all come through in the cup. With Wuyi rock oolong, you get that clear rock rhythm (Yan Yun) and a deep, lingering fragrance that only those rocky slopes can give. When you drink it, you're not just having a cup of tea, you're getting a small snapshot of that landscape.
Transparency
We like to keep things honest and simple. When we share a tea, we share all the detailed information too, so you always know what you're drinking. We'd love to be the trusted tea partner you can turn to.
What Are the Four Famous Bushes?
In 1943, the famous tea scholar Lin Fuquan first introduced five Wuyi representative tea cultivars in his work The Production, Processing, and Marketing of Wuyi Tea. These five famous cultivars are Da Hong Pao (“Big Red Robe”), Tie Luo Han (“Iron Arhat”), Bai Ji Guan (“White Cockscomb”), Ban Tian Yao (“Halfway to the Sky”), and Shui Jin Gui (“Golden Water Turtle”). Together, they are referred to as wǔ dà míng cóng (“the Five Famous Bushes”, “五大名丛”).
Later, in 2001, the Chinese Tea Cultivar Compendium formally adopted this grouping and named them the “Five Traditional and Precious Wuyi Bushes,” following Lin’s original classification.
In recent years, however, due to the exceptional fame and cultural status of Da Hong Pao, some scholars and tea professionals have begun referring to it as a unique symbol of Wuyi tea, standing apart from the others. As a result, the remaining four cultivars, Tie Luo Han, Bai Ji Guan, Ban Tian Yao, and Shui Jin Gui, are now commonly known as sì dà míng cóng (“the Four Famous Bushes”, “四大名丛”) of Wuyi Rock Oolong.
Tie Luo Han (“Iron Arhat”) 8g*1
Tie Luo Han is a cultivar with thick leaves and plenty of substance, so it is not a tea we would ever make into something light. In our experience, tea like this is best made in a way that follows its natural strength, bringing out its depth, body, and power. For that reason, when making this tea, we chose a more thorough roast and settled on a medium-full fire to let those qualities come through.
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Bai Ji Guan (“White Cockscomb”) 8g*1
Bai Ji Guan is a rare albino cultivar among Wuyi yancha. Its leaves are thin and delicate, with higher levels of theanine and volatile aromatic compounds than more common tea cultivars, which makes it especially sensitive to roasting temperature. To preserve its honeysuckle aroma, corn silk sweetness, and fresh, sweet character, we roast it slowly over a light fire. This gentler approach helps protect the tea’s delicate aromatics and lively sweetness, resulting in a cup that feels clean and softly sweet.
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Ban Tian Yao (“Halfway to the Sky”) 8g*1
This Ban Tian Yao has a lifted aroma that comes forward quickly once water hits the leaves. Ripe fruit, nuts, and florals come together in a layered, expressive fragrance that feels vivid without being too sharp. The liquor is full and balanced, with a fruit note that lingers gently after drinking. A good fit for drinkers who enjoy expressive aroma, a balanced and full-bodied cup.
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Shui Jin Gui (“Golden Water Turtle”) 8g*1
Shui Jin Gui takes its name from both appearance and habitat. Jin Gui, or “Golden Turtle,” refers to the yellow-green sheen of its leaves in sunlight, which resembles the glossy pattern of a turtle shell. Shui, meaning “water,” points to the moist cliffside environment where this cultivar prefers to grow. In the cup, it shows a natural floral lift, gentle fruit sweetness, and a light caramel warmth.
Tea: 8g
Gaiwan: 110–150ml
Water Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
(When possible, use spring water, purified water, or good-quality mineral water. Avoid using very hard water)
Use flash steeping (pour out the tea in about 3s). Do not oversteep. As the flavor begins to fade, extend each infusion by 5–10s as needed.
Note: Be sure to pour out the tea soup completely after each infusion. Do not let it sit in the gaiwan.
(Adjust the tea amount and steeping time to suit your own taste.)
