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This spring 2026 harvest offers a deeply satisfying profile - rich and full-bodied with a cozy, wood-forward character. The thick mouthfeel carries notes of sweet spice and gentle florals, while the distinctive \"yan yun\" (rock essence) emerges in a clean, sweet finish that lingers beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in the traditional style, this Rou Gui oolong exemplifies the deep artistry of Wuyi tea making. Each batch develops its complex character through multiple charcoal roastings over several months, using heritage tea plants grown in a very specific terroir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Traditional charcoal-roasted oolong\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Spring 2026\u003cbr\u003eTasting notes: Roasted wood, sweet spice, mineral, floral finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Steeping Room","offers":[{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":46463142101215,"sku":"","price":13.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":46463142133983,"sku":"","price":25.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":46463142166751,"sku":"","price":47.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2833\/files\/2026RouGuiWuyiOolong.webp?v=1792953524"},{"product_id":"2026-lao-cong-shui-xian-wuyi-oolong","title":"2026 Lao Cong Shui Xian Wuyi Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 2026 harvest Lao Cong Shui Xian is exceptional.  Made from older bushes by Zhou Yousheng and Huang Shiying, this \u003cem\u003eyancha\u003c\/em\u003e (or \"rock tea\") is sweet with complex notes of jammy fruits and a touch of a floral backbone among a soft, comfortable body.  The tea steeps exceptionally smooth, which is a hallmark of high-end, well-made Chinese teas.  The older bushes for the tea (average of 60 years) contribute an addictive slipperiness to the liquor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring 2026 Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Steeping Room","offers":[{"title":"25 grams","offer_id":47182324007135,"sku":null,"price":16.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":47182324039903,"sku":null,"price":30.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":47182324072671,"sku":null,"price":57.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/2833\/files\/2026LaocongShuixianWuyiRockOolong.webp?v=1792953608"},{"product_id":"tie-luo-han-wuyi-oolong","title":"2026 Tie Luo Han Wuyi Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eTie Luo Han (\"Iron Monk\") is one of the Four Famous rock oolongs (Si Da Ming Cong) from Wuyishan. 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His dedication to authentic, hands-on craftsmanship earned him designation as a Representative Inheritor of Traditional Craft for Wuyi Yancha. 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