2024 Rou Gui Oolong Tea

I really enjoyed this 2024 Rou Gui! The dark and twisted leafs open up into a smooth and full-bodied brew with a pleasant mineral finish to it. Highly recommend this selection by Loren!

The 2024 Rou Gui Oolong demonstrates a sophisticated extraction profile characterized by distinct biochemical transitions across multiple infusions. The initial phase is dominated by rich roasted notes and the characteristic cinnamon-like spice inherent to the cultivar, providing a notable sensory warmth. As the leaf lamina achieves full rehydration by the fourth or fifth infusion, the surface roast diminishes, revealing a significant mineral surge that provides a structural integrity often absent in lower-tier oolongs. Remarkably, the terminal brews (7+) do not collapse into bitterness; instead, they transition into a delicate floral and citrus-adjacent tail.