In the world of tea, Wuyi Rock Tea shines like a brilliant pearl, exuding a unique charm. Lu Yu, the tea sage, mentioned in "The Classic of Tea - The Source of Tea": "The best grows on the rotten rocks; the medium on the gravelly soil; and the inferior on the loess." Wuyi Rock Tea, this delicate bud growing among the stone crevices and rubble, is precisely the top-quality product described by Lu Yu. Although it originates from these seemingly ordinary stone gaps, its value is quite high. The fine-quality ones can easily cost tens of thousands of yuan per jin. For example, at the 2019 Zhongmao Shengjia Spring Auction, a box (80g/box) of 2015 Niulan Keng Rougui was sold for 19,000 yuan, and a total of 6 consecutive boxes were successfully auctioned, with a total turnover reaching 465,000 yuan. This high price stems from its natural and non-transferable characteristics. Wuyi Rock Tea, which absorbs the minerals from the unique rock soil, has a mellow taste and rich texture in the tea soup. The natural "rock rhyme", known as the "rock bone and flower fragrance", is intoxicating.
In order to allow tea lovers to taste this pure "rock bone and flower fragrance", Tongxin She Teahouse travels to the core production area of Wuyi Rock Tea every year to carefully reserve a small amount of rare Zheng Yan Rougui. Now, we present to you the most special limited-edition treasure in our teahouse - "Ku Mu Feng Chun Rougui", with only 20 limited copies available.
The name "Ku Mu Feng Chun" symbolizes renewal and hope. Just like this cinnamon tea, although it comes from among the rocks, it can burst into vibrant life under the moistening of boiling water. It has endured years of grinding, tenaciously growing from the stone crevices, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and then, under the meticulous craftsmanship of the tea maker, it is like a withered tree rejuvenating in spring, emitting a unique charm and fragrance, perfectly integrating the gifts of nature and the essence of humanity, bringing a wonderful journey from the taste buds to the soul for the drinkers.
Wuyi Rock Tea is named after "rock", and the tea plantation is of crucial importance. The core production area of Wuyi Mountain, known as the "Three Creeks and Two Ravines", includes Niulan Keng, Huiyuan Keng, Daoshui Keng, Liuxiang Jian, and Wuyuan Jian, which are widely renowned. Our "Ku Mu Feng Chun Rougui" comes from one of these mysterious core tea plantations, and the uniqueness of the origin lays a solid foundation for its quality.
The dry tea of this variety has an even color, slender and small strips, and a lustrous dark brown appearance. When sniffing the dry tea gently, the aroma is mellow and rich, with a fragrant flower scent. When brewed with boiling water, the aroma bursts out instantly, being high-spirited and domineering. The flower-fruit fragrance, cinnamon fragrance, and creamy fragrance blend together, being rich and fragrant.
Upon the first sip, the taste is thick and viscous, the tea soup has a harmonious water feeling, the aftertaste is long-lasting, and the flower and grass fragrances spread in the mouth. After the third brew, the unique cinnamon fragrance of "Ku Mu Feng Chun Rougui" begins to stand out, leaving a fragrant taste in the mouth, with a strong rock rhyme, accompanied by a cool and slightly sweet feeling. By the fifth or sixth brew, the tea soup gradually becomes soft and smooth, and the tea plantation flavor slowly emerges. After the eighth or ninth brew, the bamboo leaf fragrance gradually reveals itself, and the unique flavor of the tea plantation becomes more and more obvious. The tea can be brewed for more than 10 times, and each brew presents a unique flavor change.
"Ku Mu Feng Chun Rougui" is extremely rare and precious. Each box contains only two bags of tea, 8.4g × 2 = 16.8g. It can be said that it is hard to obtain even a single brew, and each tasting is a rare experience. In this busy world, you might as well calm down and enjoy a cup of "Ku Mu Feng Chun Rougui" with two or three friends. Let the "rock bone and flower fragrance" lead you to appreciate the profound charm of Wuyi Rock Tea, feel the wonderful realm where nature and tea culture blend, and immerse yourself in the long and lingering tea rhyme.