Yunnan Golden Monkey black tea - character and origin from Yunnan
Yunnan Golden Monkey black tea is a refined black tea from Yunnan, China. Golden Monkey, also known as Jin Hou, is a renowned Chinese black tea style recognizable by its finely shaped, often golden-colored tea leaves and buds.
The flavor profile is malty and sweet, with a full and smooth taste. The malty base is complemented by natural sweet nuances and a rounded, aromatic finish that is characteristic of this Yunnan black tea.
Golden Monkey has its historical origins in Fujian, but this variant is produced in Yunnan, one of China's most important tea provinces. The climate and local tea leaves give this Yunnan Golden Monkey its own character within this traditional Chinese tea style.
Yunnan, China
Yunnan is one of China’s most important historic tea regions. Its mountainous landscape, humid climate, and centuries-old tea culture make the region especially renowned for Pu-Erh and ancient tea trees.