Que She Tea
Sparrow Tongue
Que She, 'sparrow tongue', is one of the rarest Wuyi rock teas, named for its small, pointed leaves.
Flavor Profile
What does Que She taste like?
Que She, 'sparrow tongue', is one of the rarest Wuyi rock teas, named for its small, pointed leaves. Legend links it to the Da Hong Pao mother bushes, and it shares their mineral depth with a finer, more delicate build. The cup is smooth and structured with dark floral and toasted-grain notes and a notably long finish. Genuine Que She is scarce and usually sells at a premium among yancha collectors.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian (Wuyi), China
Que She is a rare yancha cultivar from the Wuyi mountains, traditionally associated with the area around the Da Hong Pao mother trees.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Que She
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Que She
Typical brewed serving
Que She is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Fit
Who is Que She for?
Experienced drinkers
Better once you've explored a few teas — it rewards a little brewing attention.
When to drink it
Comfortable at any time of day.
Flavor direction
Medium-bodied, leads with mineral notes — a oolong tea with mineral, floral, roasted character.
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FAQ
Que She Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Que She tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Que She tea?
Que She, 'sparrow tongue', is one of the rarest Wuyi rock teas, named for its small, pointed leaves. It is also known as Sparrow Tongue.
Does Que She tea have caffeine?
Yes. Que She is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Que She tea taste like?
Que She is known for a profile led by Mineral, Floral, and Roasted, with a medium body.
How do you brew Que She tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 3–6 times.
Is Que She tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Que She; its profile centers on Mineral, Floral, and Roasted.