{"product_id":"ma-tou-yan-rou-gui-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea-gift-box-horse-head-rock-cinnamon-aroma-yancha-with-individual-sachets","title":"Ma Tou Yan Rou Gui Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea Gift Box – Horse Head Rock Cinnamon Aroma Yancha with Individual Sachets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA refined Ma Tou Yan Rou Gui Wuyi rock oolong gift set with individually wrapped portions, created for drinkers who enjoy the warmer, more mineral side of Chinese oolong.\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect cinnamon-like spice, roasted grain, ripe fruit, warm wood and a long returning sweetness rather than the bright grassy profile of green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ma Tou Yan Rou Gui Is Famous\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRou Gui is one of the signature cultivars of Wuyi rock tea, and Ma Tou Yan is one of the names most closely associated with prestigious rock-oolong terroir. The style is prized for a combination of penetrating spice, roast, mineral structure and a long finish that develops across repeated gongfu infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Rou Gui is commonly translated as cinnamon, referring to the warm spicy fragrance often associated with the tea. The cup is not literally flavored with cinnamon; the impression comes from the tea itself through cultivar character, oxidation and roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLeaf Shape and Traditional Rock-Oolong Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves are long, dark and twisted rather than flat or pellet-rolled. They are partially oxidized and roasted, creating deeper color and aroma while preserving more complexity than a fully oxidized black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the tea visually very different from Longjing, which is famous for flat pan-fired leaves, and from Tie Guan Yin, which is commonly rolled into compact pellets. Ma Tou Yan Rou Gui keeps a twisted strip-like form that opens gradually under near-boiling water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e cinnamon-like spice, roasted grain, warm wood and ripe fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst sip:\u003c\/strong\u003e structured and aromatic with immediate warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e mineral depth, toasted nut, dried fruit and a gentle caramelized sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to full, with more grip than delicate green tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, warming and sweet, with a dry mineral echo after the roast recedes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Visual Experience of Brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry leaves begin dark and tightly twisted. With each infusion they soften, lengthen and open into larger brown-green leaves while the liquor shifts from amber-gold toward copper and warm orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a white porcelain gaiwan, the contrast between dark leaf and luminous liquor is especially attractive. The individual sachets also make each brewing session feel deliberate: open one portion, warm the vessel, smell the dry leaf and then watch the tea expand over several infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Gongfu Brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 to 100 degrees Celsius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVessel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 to 120 ml gaiwan or small clay pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast pours of roughly 5 to 10 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLater infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e increase gradually as the flavor softens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh heat suits this tea because it helps open the twisted leaves and reveal the deeper spice, roast and mineral layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Differs from Other Chinese Teas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Longjing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longjing is flat, pan-fired, green and chestnut-like. Ma Tou Yan Rou Gui is darker, roasted, mineral and spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Bi Luo Chun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bi Luo Chun is light, curled and floral-fruity. Rou Gui has far greater roast, body and mineral structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Tie Guan Yin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie Guan Yin often emphasizes orchid fragrance and creamy texture. Rou Gui is typically more warming, spicy, roasted and mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with Phoenix Dancong:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dancong can be intensely floral and fruit-like with a more perfume-driven aroma. Rou Gui usually feels more grounded, mineral and roast-led.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompared with black tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e black tea is fully oxidized and commonly develops malt and ripe fruit. Rock oolong remains partially oxidized and keeps more layered mineral and roasted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWuyi Tea Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWuyi tea is traditionally appreciated through many short infusions rather than one long steep. Aroma, liquor texture, throat sensation, returning sweetness and the condition of the opened leaf are all considered part of the experience. This is why rock oolong is so closely linked with gongfu tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formal gift box, matching carry bag and individually wrapped portions also make the set suitable for business gifting, host gifts, family gatherings and tea-room display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Rou Gui contain cinnamon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cinnamon-like impression is a natural aromatic quality associated with the cultivar and processing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ma Tou Yan Rou Gui a green tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a Wuyi rock oolong, meaning it is partially oxidized and roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use very hot water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twisted roasted leaves are robust and benefit from high heat, which reveals their spice, mineral depth and layered sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should it be stored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tea sealed, dry, away from direct sunlight and protected from strong surrounding odors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"Gift Box","offer_id":62670421819473,"sku":"CZ-MTY-RG-GIFT","price":104.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/matouyan-rougui-gift-04.jpg?v=1789719382","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/ma-tou-yan-rou-gui-wuyi-rock-oolong-tea-gift-box-horse-head-rock-cinnamon-aroma-yancha-with-individual-sachets","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}