Family GardenAutumn 2025Wuyi Mountains

Oolong

For rainy afternoons, steamed dim sum, and long conversations over tea. 

  • Wuyi Rock Oolong leaves
  • Wuyi Rock Oolong wet leaves
  • Wuyi Rock Oolong liquor in a pitcher
  • Wuyi Rock Oolong bags in packaging
27° N, 118° E
HK$198.00 50g

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Hot

Oolong
4.0g
Water
250mL
Temp
99°C
Time
3 min

Cold

Oolong
12.0g
Water
1L
Temp
4°C
Time
12 hrs

What makes it different

Wuyi heritage
from a family garden.

 
The Wuyi Mountains are the source of some of China's most famous oolongs. Ours comes from a single family garden, made with a modern cultivar, medium roasted to maintain aroma.

Wuyi.

Grown in the Wuyi Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its rocky soil which gives the tea its mineral character.

Cultivar.

Huang Guan Yin, a cultivar bred for fragrance. Naturally sweet, with orchid, honey, and baked fruit in the cup.

Roasting.

Twice roasted to build warmth and a gentle nuttiness, without losing the sweetness underneath.

Family.

Grown, hand-picked, processed, and roasted by the same family on their farm in Wuyi.

Taste and feel

A fragrance
that fills the room.

 

The dry leaves are long, dark, and tightly twisted. Open the bag and the orchid aroma hits immediately.

In the cup, it's floral first with notes of peach and honey, then a gentle roasted almond warmth.

The liquor is clear and amber, with a soft minerality that lingers with subtle sweetness.

Fragrant
 
5
Sweet
 
4
Finish
 
4

The origin

Wuyi Mountains:
the home of Rock Oolong.

 

The Wuyi Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are one of China's most dramatic landscapes: steep cliffs rising from narrow gorges, with mist sitting low between the peaks.

Rock Oolong, also known as yancha, gets its name from where it grows, in Wuyi's rocky terrain. The terrain filters sunlight and creates a cool, misty environment which slows the growth and concentrates flavor.

Ours comes from a small family garden on Liang Hua Peak, one of the named peaks within the Wuyi range, at around 550 meters. It's this terrain that gives Rock Oolong its mineral depth.

Region WuyiNorthern Fujian, China
Altitude 550mLiang Hua Peak, Wuyi Mountains
Cultivar Huang Guan YinFloral and naturally sweet
Roast level MediumTwice roasted over charcoal
A view over the tea gardens in Wuyi mountains

The craft

Signature roast.

 
Baskets with oolong tea resting after roasting

Roasting.

Roasting is what defines Rock Oolong. Without it, the leaves would taste closer to green tea. Huang Guan Yin is a fragrant cultivar, so the roast stays at medium. Enough to build warmth and nuttiness, not so much that the floral character disappears.

Charcoal.

The leaves sit in bamboo baskets over white-hot charcoal ash, not direct flame. Each session lasts hours, with the leaves flipped by hand at regular intervals.

Resting.

Rock Oolongs are best enjoyed after they’ve rested several weeks. As they age, their flavours evolve, the nuttiness gives way to natural sweetness and aroma.

Reflections

It’s a perfect companion for a quiet rainy afternoon comforting, nuanced, and full of character. Purring Lotus’ Wuyi Rock Oolong truly made this session feel special.
— LyAnn, New Zealand
I really enjoyed this tea. The cozy roasted aroma is so comforting. It's very smooth, has a great floral note and the sweetness lingers.
— Zai, Singapore
As it brewed, the aroma was instantly refreshing and calming. Floral honey notes, a hint of roasted nuts… warm, gentle, and exactly the kind of tea my soul loves.
— Nana, Bali

Questions

What to know
before you buy.

 

This is a Wuyi Rock Oolong made from Huang Guan Yin, a cultivar known for its distinctive fragrance. Compared with greener oolongs, it has more structure and a longer finish. Compared with other Rock Oolongs, it is less smoky and more floral.

This tea was hand-harvested on 23 April 2025, then roasted in two rounds on 26 June and 1 August 2025.

This tea is best enjoyed on its own, with a little time to notice how it changes from steep to steep. It is especially satisfying after a meal, and pairs well with dim sum or pastries. You can brew it simply in a pot or cup, or use a traditional gongfu method for a more layered experience.

Yes. Expect around 3 good steeps in a pot or cup, or up to 7 with a gongfu setup. The early steeps tend to be more floral, while later ones bring out more depth and finish.

Around 40mg per cup, roughly between green tea and black tea. Less than a cup of coffee, but enough to feel. If you're sensitive to caffeine, shorter steeps will extract less.

Yan yun, often translated as rock rhyme, is the lingering sensation that good Wuyi Rock Oolong leaves behind. It is often felt as a cooling, mineral finish in the throat and palate after each sip.

Reach out. Sometimes it's a brewing thing (temperature, ratios, steep time) and we'd rather spend ten minutes helping you get it right than leave you with a pouch you're not using. If it's genuinely not for you, we'll sort a refund.

Store it in a cool, dry place away from light and strong odors. Reseal the pouch after each use to help preserve its fragrance and character.

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