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In the Wuyi Mountains, tea trees grow in dramatically different soil environments—from mineral-rich rocky ground to looser red and yellow earth—each shaping aroma, texture, and depth in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection explores how soil influences the same Wuyi Rougui cultivar. All teas are made from the same tea variety and crafted using traditional Wuyi rock tea processing, with soil type as the only key variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravel soil produces deeper minerality and structure. Red soil brings balance and smoothness. 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