This hearty, tippy tea was harvested before the rains to ensure a full-flavored cup. Golden Monkey gets its name from the shape of the leaves, and how they mimic monkey claws. The aroma is rich and chocolatey, and steeps to a gorgeous deep red liquor. Each sip has a progression of flavors that begin with cocoa powder, then take on notes of oak barrel aging with a light citrus finish. Compared to some of our other Chinese red teas, this one has a heavy body and I like to think of it as the main course, if Jinjunmei was dessert.
Harvest: 2026
Origin: Fujian, China
Packaging info:
All bulk orders will be packed in the heat-sealed resealable zipper packages. Bulk teas will be packed in the largest size bag (1lb, 2lb, or 5lb. bags) depending on your purchase quantity. Orders 10+ lbs. will be packed in 5lb. bags Orders 20+ lbs. will be packed in a chest. Include a note with your order if you have specific packaging needs.
Retail Canisters:
Retail canisters are all packed in biodegradable packaging. Each canister is date stamped to easily comply with FIFO measures. SRP is double the wholesale cost.
Origin: Fujian, China
Harvest: 2026
• Named because leaves look like monkey paws
• Spring harvest
• Tippy golden leaves
• Rich, chocolatey flavor with fruity notes
• Makes great iced tea
• 6g tea per 8oz. water
• Rinse optional
• Steep 15-25 seconds in boiling water
• Re-steep for 10-15 seconds for 3-4 re-steeps, then lengthen steeps to extract all the flavor
This tea does best when steeped in a gaiwan, or clay pot seasoned for red teas
Use these recommendations for steeping in a western teapot, or when only 1 steep is desired.
• 2g tea per 6oz. water
• Steep 3-4 minutes in boiling water
• Re-steep one more time for 2-3 minutes (if desired)
