Rou Gui: taste and beginner brewing guide

A little context

Rou Gui names a tea cultivar; a cinnamon-like aroma does not mean added cinnamon.

You are curious about toasted nuts, wood, flowers and want a fuller cup. Taste varies by maker and batch.

You dislike roast or want a delicate green tea.

Start with a shorter steep. Keep the leaves out of the finished drink.

Ask about storage and processing as well as the date. Young and aged examples can both be enjoyable; compare a small sample.