Golden Monkey

$9.12 ~~$18.25~~ In stock

Category: Tea

This exceptional black tea is grown in Fujian Province, China. Hand-processed each Spring, they carefully pluck only the tender bud and first leaf of each tea plant. The leaves are lightly withered in the sun, then oxidized and dried. Its common name, Golden Monkey, is partially derived from the pale gold threading in the leaf, while the appearance of the tight, wiry leaves resemble a monkey's hand. Enjoy a rich, smooth cup with mild notes of walnut, hints of sweetness, and light cocoa finish.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Miles ★★★★★ Nov 6, 2026

Steeping this for about three minutes brings out a honey sweetness I wasn't expecting from a black tea. You can actually see the golden buds scattered through the dry leaf, and they pluck only the bud and first leaf, which probably explains how smooth it drinks without any bitterness.

Emily ★★★★★ Nov 5, 2026

The golden tips on these leaves are no joke—you can see the bud and first leaf everywhere, which explains that honeyed, malty sweetness in the cup. Barely any bitterness even when I oversteep it, and I've already gone through half the bag in two weeks.

George ★★★★★ Nov 4, 2026

Steeping these for about three minutes gives a cup that's smooth and a little chocolatey, with none of the bitterness I get from cheaper black teas. Knowing it's only the bud and first leaf, hand-plucked each spring, makes the price easier to swallow.