Rougui tea (Chinese: 肉桂; pinyin: ròuguì chá; pronounced [ɻôʊ.kwêɪ ʈʂʰǎ]) is a variety of the tea plant, commonly grown in the Wuyi Mountains and processed into oolong tea. The name literally means "cassia". The tea can be difficult to prepare,[clarification needed][citation needed] but its distinctive sweet aroma can be brought out up to 7 steepings.[citation needed] It was first developed during the Qing dynasty.[citation needed]

Rougui tea
肉桂茶
TypeWuyi oolong

OriginWuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China

Quick descriptionCassia (Chinese cinnamon) aroma

A map of China with Fujian province highlighted
Rougui tea is grown in Fujian province, China.

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This tea may be traditionally processed producing a dark dry leaf and a rich smell or processed according to new consumer standards,[clarification needed] giving it a leaf of mixed color and a more fruity aroma.[citation needed]

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