Golden Monkey – a celebrated black tea with elegantly twisted leaves | MDTEA

Hand-plucked in spring from the misty mountains of Yunnan, Golden Monkey is one of China’s most celebrated black teas. Its elegantly twisted leaves are said to resemble a monkey’s claw, giving the tea its name. Brewed, it reveals a layered flavour profile – soft notes of hay and apricot, a whisper of frangipane, and deeper tones of caramel and malt. The result is a cup that is both comforting and complex, inviting you to savour every sip. Crafted from Da Bai Hao (‘Large White’) tea plants – more commonly used for the prized white tea Yin Zhen Silver Needle – Golden Monkey is often described as the black counterpart to that rare and delicate leaf. A special tea by any measure, yet one you’ll want to return to every day.