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Golden Monkey

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Description

Black tea from the Fujian province of China. Golden Monkey tea is hand-processed each spring with a careful plucking of only one leaf and one bud. It is among the finest Chinese black teas available today. The name comes from its unique appearance: the leaves resemble monkey claws. If you enjoy full-bodied teas with an abundance of flavor, we urge you to give this tea a try.

Story

Golden Monkey tea hails from the Fujian province of China, one of its most prolific. This region accounts for one-fifth of China's total tea output. And the high quality of its teas keeps them in high demand. This region's exports of tea account for a quarter of the country's total. Fujian teas benefits from an excellent climate, combining mild temperatures, abundant rainfall and mountainous terrain. It has a long history of cultivating tea: over one-thousand years.

Customer Reviews

 | Negative: 7
 | Neutral: 45
Positive: 343
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Ellen S.
Mar 5th '10

"This tea is incredibly smooth, well worth the money. I loved it from the moment I opened it up and got my first smell. It is now my go-to morning tea to wake me up and start the day out right."
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Julee L.
Mar 3rd '10

"I love golden monkey, but the flavor seems to be less pronounced then it has been in other years."
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Patty H.
Feb 26th '10

"Strong. I do enjoy the loose tea using the ingenuiTea small pot."
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Bryan E.
Feb 23rd '10

"I just got my golden monkey in the mail today, and let me tell you I'll definitely be ordering again. After making my first cup I took a sip and it was just divine. It is sooo smooth, the taste is floral and mild like good honey. I recommend it with a little milk and honey, but it is fantastic just plain too. Don't hesitate to try this marvelous tea."
[ 5 mins @ 212°F ]
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Cassondra V.
Feb 22nd '10

"I have to admit, I ordered this tea because I like tea and I like monkeys. Lesson learned. It isn't bad, mind. However, nothing to write home about either."
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Lewis S.
Feb 17th '10

"Another one of the first teas I ordered. The name attracted me. I was wary of spending this much on tea, especially as my experience to date was just English Breakfast. However I'm glad I ordered this tea, it has become one of my favorites, I love the smell and taste. Highly recommended."
[ 3 mins @ 212°F ]

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