肉桂香
Term · Tasting
Rou Gui Xiang
Literal meaning
cassia (Chinese cinnamon) fragrance
Definition#
Phoenix dancong aroma type with a cassia-bark note; the 2021 grading table lists bushes such as 山茄叶肉桂香 and 七星肉桂香 (过江龙).
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | Rou Gui Xiang cassia (Chinese cinnamon) fragrance (Phoenix dancong aroma type) pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Rou Gui Xiang Aromatyp der Phönix-Dancong pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | Жоу Гуй Сян ароматический тип фэнхуанского даньцуна pinyin |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 肉桂香 | |
| 日本語 | 肉桂香 |
Common confusions#
- Unrelated to the Wuyi cultivar Rougui (肉桂); here it names an aroma family of Phoenix bushes.
Terms#
Entries that use this term 2#
凤凰单丛
Phoenix Dancong Fènghuáng Dāncōng
An aromatic family of oolongs from the Phoenix Mountains of Chaozhou, Guangdong, known for long, twisted leaves and naturally floral, fruity or honeyed aromas. Its many named selections come from Fenghuang Shuixian tea plants, with each tea’s character shaped by the plant material and processing.
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凤凰镇
Fenghuang Fènghuáng Zhèn
Mountain town north of Chaozhou and the heart of Phoenix Dancong oolong. Its named single-bush trees, grouped by aroma, grow from about 365 m to 1,200 m.
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