Golden Monkey Tea
Golden Monkey is a tippy black tea from Fujian, named for the curled, pale-gold appearance of its leaves and buds.
Flavor Profile
What does Golden Monkey taste like?
Golden Monkey is a tippy black tea from Fujian, named for the curled, pale-gold appearance of its leaves and buds. The cup is rich and chocolaty: cocoa and roasted nut notes over a honeyed, malty base with a smooth, rounded body. Despite its depth it stays sweet and low in bitterness, and the cocoa character makes it a favorite for drinkers who find Assam too brisk. It is forgiving to brew and holds up well across a range of steeping strengths.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian, China
Golden Monkey is produced in Fujian, often from the same broad region as other famous Min Hong teas.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Golden Monkey
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Golden Monkey
Typical brewed serving
Golden Monkey is a medium-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 35–60 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Golden Monkey Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Golden Monkey tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Golden Monkey tea?
Golden Monkey is a tippy black tea from Fujian, named for the curled, pale-gold appearance of its leaves and buds.
Does Golden Monkey tea have caffeine?
Yes. Golden Monkey is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 35–60 mg per brewed serving.
What does Golden Monkey tea taste like?
Golden Monkey is known for a profile led by Cocoa, Honeyed, and Nutty, with a medium body.
How do you brew Golden Monkey tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 3–4 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1–2 times.
Is Golden Monkey tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Golden Monkey; its profile centers on Cocoa, Honeyed, and Nutty.