Imperial Golden Monkey (ZP85)

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Rating

84 / 100

Calculated from 9 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
Chinese Black Tea
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Caffeine
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Typical Preparation
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Steep for 3 min, 30 sec
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23 Tasting Notes View all

“Tea of the morning…… It has been quite a while since I last had this tea. With all the new additions to my tea stash and all the samples I have been trying, this one simply just got buried in the...” Read full tasting note
“hmmmm revisiting this one and I’m less impressed this time around. For that reason alone, not likely to be a staple though it’s not a bad straight black tea. Also…somewhere along the way i hit...” Read full tasting note
“Got a sample of this one in a package from SimplyJenW… yay for continuing my black tea education! I’ve had one other Golden Monkey before, and that was Harney’s. That one I first tried way back...” Read full tasting note
“Another very much enjoyed tea, all gone! I really enjoyed this slightly tart and green apple-y incarnation of a monkey. It especially reminds me of the summer because I made so much delicious iced...” Read full tasting note

Description

Description:
This selection from Fujian province has a well balanced, smooth cup that is rich and complex in flavor and aroma. Notes of spice, honey, and apple skins linger in the finish. The bold, dark leaves have an attractive appearance, and contain a generous complement of golden tips.
Origin:
China

Steeping Suggestions: –
Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 212° (boiling)
Steep Time: 4-5 min.

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