ManTing Zhen Pin Rou Gui (MT209), first grade, heavy roasted, 50g box.
Tea Profile
At a glance: Wuyi rock oolong (yancha) · Heavy roast · our 1st Grade · Sample 7g to 4 Boxes / 200g
- Dry leaf: Long, twisted strip-style leaves, as is typical for this kind of oolong.
- Aroma: Cinnamon bark (gui pi), sharp and lasting.
- Taste: Mellow, brisk and sweet with clear rock rhyme.
- Best for: Everyday drinking, and a friendly choice for a first-time oolong drinker.
Brewing Guide
- Measure about 6–7g for every 100ml of your gaiwan or pot.
- Bring water to 100°C (212°F).
- Do one quick rinse to wake the leaves.
- Keep early steeps short (5–10 seconds) and lengthen by about 5 seconds.
- Empty the pot completely into a fair cup each round.
Use this as a guide, not a rule; play with time and amount until it suits you.
Storage
Seal it well and keep it away from light, damp and odors. Roasted oolong keeps well at room temperature.
About the Brand
The Man Ting Rock-Essence Tea Research Institute is based in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian and focuses on Wuyi rock tea (yancha), combining traditional techniques with modern research. It was founded by Liu Baoshun, who has spent decades on tea growing and roasting and is known as a master craftsman for his work on the rock rhyme of Wuyi teas.
About the Leaf
These can show up now and then:
- Some stems and broken pieces: normal for hand-sorted loose oolong, and they brew just as well.
- Darker, glossier leaf: this is the roast, not spoilage.
