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Ma Tou Yan Rou Gui (Horse Head Rock Cinnamon)

Where Niulan Keng is restrained, Ma Tou Yan is expressive. Sharp cinnamon and roasted stone fruit over a mineral backbone, with a sweet aftertaste that clings to cheeks and teeth. The other half of yancha's most famous terroir conversation.

Tasting Notes

sharp cinnamonroasted papayacreammineralfloral

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Origin

Ma Tou Yan, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China

Plant

Rou Gui (micro-terroir variant)

Land

~425m

Craft

Late April - May (spring) harvest. Semi-oxidized (50-60%), medium-heavy charcoal roast.

Brewing

Gongfu
100.0°Ctemp
7gper 110ml
10s1st steep

Add 5s each steep · 7-10 steeps

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