Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
Highlighted notes
Apricot
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Golden Monkey tea leaves exhibit a soft ombré from deep auburn to shiny gold. With a fragrance reminiscent of bittersweet cocoa, this tea brews a smooth and complex cup. Roasty, nutty notes give it a satisfying flavor without needing anything added. The tea leaves can be steeped multiple times, revealing fruity notes of apricot in the second and third cup. Golden Monkey is among the finest of black teas and eagerly sought after by tea connoisseurs.