ManTing Rou Gui (MT207), second grade, heavy roasted, 50g tin.
Tea Profile
At a glance: Wuyi rock oolong (yancha) · Heavy roast · our 2nd Grade · Sample 7g to 4 Tins / 200g
- Dry leaf: Long, twisted strip-style leaves, as is typical for this kind of oolong.
- Aroma: Cinnamon-bark aroma, pungent and lasting.
- Taste: Mellow, sweet and refreshing with clear rock rhyme.
- Good to know: Shelf life 3 years.
- Best for: Everyday drinking, whether you are a beginner or brew oolong often.
Brewing Guide
- Warm a gaiwan or small teapot and add about 6–7g of leaf per 100ml.
- Use water at 100°C (212°F).
- Give the leaves one fast rinse.
- Start with 5–10 seconds, then add roughly 5 seconds per round.
- Decant fully into a fair cup each time.
Treat these as a starting point and adjust to your taste.
Storage
Store sealed in a cool, dry, dark spot away from strong smells. The roast keeps it stable, so the fridge is not needed.
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
You may see some of these; they vary from bag to bag:
- 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.
