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Jin Yao Shi is considered a “Ming Cong” (Famous Bush), one of the ten famous clusters of Wuyi Rock Tea. Its history spans approximately 100 years, and it has been cultivated by only a few families within the protected Wuyi Mountain Gorge. This limited production area and its status as a traditional, lesser-known cultivar compared to giants like Da Hong Pao contribute to its rarity and esteem among oolong connoisseurs. It deliberately avoids floral notes and falls into the nutty/vegetal taste family, with delicately structured tannins. It is handcrafted under the supervision of Master Ye Ruyu (叶如玉), founder of Yan Zhu and sister of Master Ye Qitong (叶启桐).

In 2026 we celebrate our ninth year working with the Ye family of Wuyishan: Master Ye Qitong, who led the creation of the national standard samples for Wuyi Yancha, and his sister Master Ye Ruyu, founder of Yan Zhu. We are honored to serve as the first exclusive international ambassador of Master Ye Qitong’s brand.