GOLDEN MONKEY TEA | Orange Pekoe Tea

INGREDIENTS: Golden Monkey Tea

CAFFEINE LEVEL: High

STEEP at 212° for 3 minutes

REPLACEMENT FOR: Teavana Golden Monkey Tea

Golden Monkey Tea (Orange Pekoe Tea) is a premium loose leaf Chinese black tea known for its smooth, naturally sweet flavor, golden-tipped leaves, and rich aromatic complexity. This high-grade black tea delivers a full-bodied cup with notes of honey, malt, soft cocoa, and subtle stone fruit undertones, finishing smooth with very low astringency.

Golden Monkey is considered one of the finest styles of Chinese black tea, traditionally harvested in early spring when only the tender bud and first leaf are carefully plucked. This selective picking process creates a tea with a higher concentration of golden tips, which naturally contributes to its smoothness, sweetness, and refined character.

Also associated with the Orange Pekoe grading system, this tea reflects a high-quality leaf standard rather than a flavoring. The result is a beautifully balanced black tea that is bold enough for morning drinking yet smooth enough for afternoon sipping.

When brewed, Golden Monkey Tea produces a deep amber liquor with a warm, inviting aroma. The flavor opens with gentle honey-like sweetness, followed by malty black tea richness and soft cocoa and dried fruit notes. As it cools, the complexity becomes more noticeable, revealing subtle layers of roasted nuts and light spice.

This tea is naturally energizing due to its high caffeine content, making it an excellent alternative to coffee. It can be enjoyed plain for a pure tasting experience or paired with milk for a smooth, comforting black tea latte.

Flavor Profile

Naturally sweet black tea with honeyed notes, malt, soft cocoa, dried fruit undertones, and a smooth, clean finish with very low bitterness.

Origin

Premium Chinese black tea sourced primarily from Fujian and Yunnan provinces, traditionally hand-harvested in early spring using only tender buds and young leaves for superior quality.

Why You'll Love It

• Premium loose leaf Chinese black tea

• Hand-picked golden tipped leaves

• Smooth, naturally sweet flavor profile

• High caffeine for clean, sustained energy

• Low astringency compared to standard black teas

• Excellent hot or with milk

• Complex flavor that evolves as it cools

• A refined everyday or special occasion tea

Tea Type:
Loose leaf black tea (Golden Monkey / Orange Pekoe grade).

Whether you're starting your morning, replacing coffee, or enjoying a quiet afternoon cup, Golden Monkey Tea delivers a smooth, naturally sweet black tea experience with exceptional depth and elegance in every sip.

How to brew Golden Monkey Tea

We recommend steeping Golden Monkey Tea at 212° for 3 minutes.

Every tea is different when it comes to brewing time. Vary the steeping time based on your own personal taste to discover its unique character on subsequent infusions. This tea is a complex black tea that can be enjoyed for multiple infusions.