“Smells like cocoa biscuits. Or mocha-infused biscotti. There’s this toasty, malty mouthwatering scent. But there is a “dryness” too—like tea laced with a bit of sunbaked earth—terracotta. The...” Read full tasting note
“OM NOM NOM NOM FUJIAN TEA!!! I’m digging into the enormous supply I received yesterday. After I was finished adding everything to the Steepster cupboard I was sort of sated on tea for the rest of...” Read full tasting note
“This is a nice china black tea. I am not fond of really strong black teas such as Assam or Ceylons, and this is not one. Steeped at 4 mins it is a little stronger than a darjeeling second flush I...” Read full tasting note
“Second infusion: 80/100 Best with: nothing Woooo! Awesome black tea. A nice light flavor without the bitter. A bit woodsy.” Read full tasting note
This Golden Monkey from the Chinese Fujian Province is a real treat. A sweet cocoa fragrance emerges from the bag and the leaves exhibit a color spectrum of dark brown to auburn. Our new harvest is much tippier than our last, adding to its complexity and depth. The liquor has the soft, rich sweetness of a bittersweet cocoa and imparts a savory lingering aftertaste. A very likeable, self standing tea, highly praised by many of our customers. There are many different qualities of Golden Monkey but only a few have the wonderful cocoa notes we admire.
Recommendations: Use 1 heaping tsp. per 6 oz. cup; heat fresh water to a roaring boil. Steep for 4 min. Good for multiple infusions.
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