Wuyi Yancha Sampler
Regular price
$22.00
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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Delivery usually takes around 7–18 days from the date of dispatch.
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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.
This sampler brings together four rock oolongs, each representing a different style.
What’s included?
Zui Gui Fei (“Drunken Noble Consort”) 8g*1
The opening infusion leans toward toasted nuts and caramel. Once the leaves are fully open, the tea begins to show a more floral side, with the aroma rising back after swallowing. The finish is sweet and lingering, leaving a pleasant sweetness in both the mouth and throat.
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Guo Xiang Rou Gui (“Fruity Cinnamon”) 8g*1
The fruit character in this Rou Gui is settled rather than bright or lively. In the early infusions, it sits alongside a gentle cinnamon note. As the tea opens up, the cinnamon gradually becomes more noticeable, followed by a pleasant returning sweetness.
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Classic Rou Gui (“Classic Cinnamon”) 8g*1
This Rou Gui serves as a baseline for the classic profile of the cultivar. The cinnamon character is strong, direct, and easy to recognize, with a bold spiciness that stays at the center of the tea. There is not much floral or fruity distraction here. The focus is on the basic character of Rou Gui itself, with a full, intense flavor and a pleasant returning sweetness that lingers after swallowing.
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Huang Mei Gui (“Yellow Rose”) 8g*1
The floral character in this tea is softer than the name “Yellow Rose” might suggest. In the early infusions, toasted caramel is more noticeable. As the tea opens up, a gentle floral note starts to come through, becoming clearer after swallowing, with a light fruitiness underneath. The liquor has good body and feels full rather than thin.
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.)
