Golden Monkey

The tea opens with a very rich malty aroma and a touch of nuttiness. The sip is smooth, full, and delicious with almost no astringency. The malt is bold followed by cocoa and a sweet buttery note that compliments perfectly. The finish leaves a nice lingering maltiness that keeps you coming back for more.

This is a wonderful tea for morning or noon. The scent is light and ever-so-slightly sweet, and it brews to a wonderful depth without any bitterness or astringency. I steeped two teacups this morning, using the same leaves for the second steep, and both cups were very smooth, rich, and light on the palate. The package noted it was high in caffeine, but I was very pleased to not experience that jolt of jitters I often get with caffeinated tea; this woke me up in a pleasant, more moderated style. I love it!

This is a very complex full-leaf black tea and can be enjoyed in multiple infusions (although I personally only ever steep once). Lovely big leaves which are said to resemble monkey paws. Delicate and nuanced, the leaves produce a mellow, natural honey-like sweetness with a light, toasted flavor and aroma. One of those teas you can enjoy all day everyday. Stood up well to the addition of milk.