• China

Golden Monkey from Fujian: an imperial tea with notes of honey and cocoa

Born in the misty mountains of Fujian, the Golden Monkey is a prestigious black tea, hand-picked using an artisanal method. Its twisted leaves, resembling the paws of the monkey from which it takes its name, come from the Da Bai Hao cultivar — renowned for its natural finesse.

Upon infusion, the cup adorns itself with an amber and clear robe. The fragrance unfolds aromas of sweet honey, cocoa, ripe fruits, and dried flowers. In the mouth, the texture is velvety, with no bitterness. One perceives complex notes of brown sugar, sweet potato, and gentle spices. A tea that is both indulgent, silky, and deep, with a rare nobility.

To be savored alone, in full awareness, or alongside a moment of inspiration or reading.

Benefits

This tea is appreciated for its ability to combine gentle energy and inner calm. Thanks to its aromatic richness and lack of astringency, it supports mental clarity while creating a true sensory grounding.

It is often chosen for:

• Offer stable mental stimulation, without nervousness

• Provide comfort through its round texture and warm aromas

• Accompany periods of creation, study, or meditation

• Replace coffee with a noble and balanced infusion

Preparation in teapot

Amount of leaves
1 tsp for 250 ml of water

Temperature
90 °C

Infusion time
4 to 5 minutes

Master's Advice

When you seek a tea to connect body and mind, choose this one. Drink it slowly, without adding anything, and let its deep aromas ground you in the moment. It is a tea to refine the senses.