Clear glass cup filled with dark liquid on a matching saucer against a white background
Clear glass cup filled with dark liquid on a matching saucer against a white background

Golden Monkey 2024

Harvested in 2024, Golden Monkey is a premium black tea from Fujian, China, made from young spring buds and leaves. Handcrafted with long, slightly curled leaves resembling a monkey’s tail, it makes a rich, dark cup with full-bodied notes of fruit, cocoa, and a hint of sweetness.

£7.50
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Harvested in 2024, Golden Monkey black tea is a premium Chinese tea that is renowned for its lovely smooth, rich flavour and high-quality leaves. This black tea comes from the Fujian province and is made from the young buds and leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. 

This is one of China's most famous black teas and is hand made. This tea has depth and body and can be drunk with or without milk. Long slightly curled leaves, resembling the shape of a monkey's tail. A very tippy tea made in early spring. The cup is dark with an inviting aroma with full bodied notes of fruit, cocoa and a slightly sweet aftertaste.

TIME: Morning / Afternoon

INFUSIONS: 2

TYPE: Black Tea

ORIGIN: China

CAFFEINE: High
Brewing instructions
  • Use around 3g of tea (1-2 heaped teaspoons) in 250ml of water
  • Use freshly boiled water
  • Infuse for 4 minutes depending on your preferred strength
Health Benefits

All tea originates from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis. However, the end product differs in style, taste and caffeine content due to differences in processing.

Due to oxidation Black tea contains a lower concentration of polyphenols and a higher caffeine content than Green tea. Black tea also displays a higher tannin content.

Too many tannins are considered bad for us, however studies show that the levels in tea do not appear to have a detremental affect on the body.

The amino acid present in the highest concentrations is Theanine proven to reduce stress and anxiety.
Ingredients

Black Tea.
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