Golden Monkey Tea
Golden Monkey Tea
Golden Monkey Tea
Brewed Golden Monkey Tea
Brewed Golden Monkey Tea
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Golden Monkey Tea

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The name of Golden Monkey Tea (Jin Hou Wang, 金猴王) indicates the care that has been taken in producing this rare tea. The curled golden brown form of these tea leaves resembles a monkey’s paw. In local folklore, it is said to have been picked by golden monkeys from tea trees up the high karst Fujian mountains.

Another legend has it that this black tea was very popular with local Chinese landlords and taipans, who believed the tea gave them the strength and virility attributed to male golden monkeys.

This Golden Monkey tea is a classic Jin Hou black tea that prides itself on a delightfully rich, brown nectar and a wonderful enduring malty caramel finish. Flavours that bring you joy every day with every cup you take. 

 

Tasting Details

Flavour: A rounded mellow apricot nutty taste with a sweet caramel undertone, hint of cocoa and malt
Aroma: A smoky stone fruit scent with accents of ripe apricot, reminiscent of wholesome harvest dry hay
Infusion Colour: A deep brown smooth nectar with a burnt caramel undertone

 

Specification

Caffeine Level: Lower than coffee and other black teas
Antioxidant Level: High
Production process: Handpicked, pan-fired
Grade: Premium
Leaf Appearance: Long elegantly twisted large leaves with plenty of golden buds
Origin: Fuding(福鼎), Fujian (福建) province, China
These leaves come from the Da Bai Hao (大白毫), 'Large White' tea plants. The same plants are typically harvested for white tea, hence it is considered to be the black counterpart to Yin Zhen Silver Needle white tea. 
Storage: Store in a 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.
  • Boil your water and let it cool, it should be around 95 degrees (100degree water will scorch the tea)
  • 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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VFS (Bridlington, GB)
Keemun Mao Feng

A lovely cup of tea. Promptly received and beautifully packaged as always.

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Philip Mulligan (Southwell, GB)
First class customer service

Outstanding customer service from the team. My tea was delivered two days after placing my order and it was so beautifully packaged and gift wrapped. This is tea delivered with love by people who clearly love their tea. And what a lovely drop. Thank you.