Name: Golden monkey
Brand: T LEAF T
Price: 3.25 NZD
Availability: InStock

Golden monkey - t leaf T | teas and infusions from around the world

$3.25

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Golden monkey sample

Golden monkey 75g foil pouch

Golden monkey 75g + tin

Golden monkey 185g foil pouch

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From Fujian, golden monkey is among the finest Chinese black teas available today. The name comes from the leaves monkey paw appearance. One leaf and one bud are hand processed to produce a tea with an abundance of aroma and flavour.

Pre-heat a cup or teapot. Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves and infuse for 2-5 minutes.black tea

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3pm. Free NZ shipping on orders $85 or over, otherwise $8.90 flat rate. Delivery: 2–3 days urban, 4–6 days rural. No PO Boxes. Free store pickup available at our Wellington CBD store and Petone warehouse.

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Golden Monkey - Premium Chinese Black Tea

Named for the hand-crafted leaf that curls like a monkey's paw, Golden Monkey is a tea of remarkable distinction: one of the finest Chinese black teas available, and one that consistently surprises those who try it for the first time.

Produced in Fujian Province, China, Golden Monkey is made from one bud and one young leaf, hand-processed to preserve the abundance of golden tips that give this tea its name and its exceptional character. The result is a tea with extraordinary aromatic complexity, smooth and malty with beautiful floral overtones and the kind of naturally sweet finish that makes you want to pour another cup immediately. No milk required; this is a tea that deserves to be tasted in its pure form.

Why You'll Love It

Exceptional craftsmanship: One bud and one leaf, hand-processed, a level of care that produces a remarkably consistent, high-quality tea
Naturally sweet finish: The abundance of golden tips contributes a natural sweetness that sets this apart from most black teas
Aromatic complexity: Floral overtones and malty depth that reward slow, attentive sipping
A connoisseur's choice: Among the finest Chinese black teas available, an excellent addition to any serious tea collection

Origins & Character

Golden Monkey brews to a rich, copper-amber liquor with a complex, enticing aroma, malty and smooth with a pronounced floral character. The taste is smooth and sweet, with malt and honey notes and a beautiful floral finish. The tannins are gentle and polished, with none of the astringency of lesser black teas. This is a tea of genuine sophistication.

Functional & Wellness Benefits

Sourced from Fujian Province, one of China's premier tea-growing regions and the birthplace of many of the world's finest teas. Golden Monkey is produced by skilled craftspeople who hand-process the one bud and one leaf sets to produce consistent, beautiful leaf with maximum golden tip content. The name derives from the appearance of the processed leaf, which curls slightly and catches the light with its abundance of fine golden hairs.

Golden Monkey is a black tea that opens your eyes to what Chinese tea craftsmanship is truly capable of. Order today with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3pm, and treat yourself to one of China's finest.