Golden Monkey Black Tea
Dried Flowers Market
£4.69
Description
Golden Monkey black tea originating from the Fujan and Yunnan provinces in China.The name of the tea comes from the leaves that resemble monkey paws. This tea is hand-processed each spring by carefully plucking its leaves and buds. Only the bud and first leaf are picked, and the tea leaves are characterized by the pale gold threading. The flavor profile of golden monkey tea is characterized by light, honeyed peach notes, and its lack of astringency. This tea is a very complex and can be enjoyed in multiple infusions, a real treat for black tea lovers.
Brewing Golden Monkey Black Tea:
Water temperature: 90ºC
Steeping Time: 3-4 minutes
Rebrew allowed: Yes
Milk: Yes
Sweetener: sugar or honey
Best paired with: brunch, milk desserts, and poultry
Using hot water to pre-warm your cup and utensils for brewing not only clears away any dirt or flavors from previous teas brewed, but it also keeps the tea at an ideal temperature. Washing or rinsing your tea leaves before brewing can remove any impurities so that you can enjoy the pure authentic flavor of the tea.