Monkey Picked
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Monkey Picked

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Monkey Picked Oolong, a supreme tea with a rich and creamy flavour, often the highest grade of oolong an artisan tea connoisseur has to offer his or her customers.

Legend has it that some innovative local farmers successfully trained monkeys to help them harvest the most valuable and elusive leaves from wild tea trees on top of the steepest rocky mountain cliffs that were out of reach for humans. Although widely regarded as a tea farming myth, its interesting name lives on today. Its easy to see why too, even to this day, Monkeys are trained to harvest other crops; such as coconuts and have certainly proven they have the intelligence and dexterity for these kinds of tasks.

Although we hasten to add. No monkeys were exploited in the picking of our tea!

 

Originated in 19th century in Anxi(安溪), Fujian (福建) province, China, this exquisite Chinese premium oolong imparts a golden green infusion with a beautiful lingering aftertaste of nectar. Apricot, orchid and honey undertones shine through its rich aroma. These bold dark green half open balls resemble one another – a prime hallmark of a special oolong tea packed with goodness and divine characteristics that one can pride within any household.

A slurp is all it takes for a long and velvety smooth chime. It will lift your day and become a truly spectacular treat for any time, any day.

 

 Tasting Details

FlavourMellow and buttery, sweet nectar aftertaste, light and alluring to the last
Aroma: freshly roasted nut accents with exquisite refreshing fruity and floral notes
Infusion Colour: A light golden green clear shimmering

 

Specification

Caffeine Level: Low
Antioxidant Level: High
Production process: Traditional process, naturally withered and sun dried, hand sorted
Leaf Appearance: Green rolled half open balls, these lovely leaves come from the most delicate leaves below the buds from the tops of wild tea trees from high mountains.
OriginOriginated from Anxi(安溪), Fujian Province, China.
Storage: Store in cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Re-seal packaging between use.

 

How to Brew

  • Use 1 teaspoon of leaves (roughly 3g) for each person you are brewing tea for.
  • Let your water cool a little, around 85-90 degrees is perfect.
  • Steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste.
  • Reuse the leaves a further 3 times, by simply adding more hot water.

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Mark H (Sheffield, GB)
Monkey picked Oolong

My order was delivered quickly and was presented beautifully wrapped. The tea is delicious and can be resteeped a number of times.