Yunnan Golden Monkey – Nobility Has Its Obligations
Golden Monkey, a tea with an intriguing name, comes from Yunnan – China’s most beautiful province, also called Dianhong, the “Land of Eternal Spring” and the birthplace of tea. Rich in golden tips, its leaves are said to resemble monkey claws, fangs, or paws. According to legend, specially trained monkeys once picked the leaves from wild tea bushes and trees growing high in the mountains, at an altitude of 1,200 meters.
Let yourself be tempted – not only by the name, but above all by its breathtaking taste!
Golden Monkey – Black Tea in a Designer Tin – Piag The Fresh Tea
Ingredients: 100% black tea leaves
Taste: Once steeped, Golden Monkey by Piag Tea reveals a shimmering amber-golden infusion with a smooth honey-peach flavor. Its delicate sweetness, balanced by a gentle touch of bitterness, creates a truly unique composition that will enchant every black tea lover.
Wellness: Black tea is celebrated for its many health benefits. With its natural caffeine, it energizes and improves focus. Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the body against free radicals and lowers the risk of chronic disease.
Packaging: Golden Monkey by Piag Tea comes in an elegant designer tin that brings a refined touch to any kitchen. The beautiful artwork was created by illustrator and designer Katarzyna Korzeniowska. Each tin is carefully labeled and hand-packed – because everything we do, we do with love.
Golden Monkey
Golden Monkey tea has won hearts all over the world with its unique taste and captivating aroma. Treasured by tea lovers for its rarity and noble character, it truly lives up to the Chinese saying: “Golden Monkey tea is a treasure from the Yunnan mountains.” We couldn’t agree more. Try it for yourself, and you’ll see that enjoying Golden Monkey is not just drinking tea – it’s a true ritual of relaxation, indulgence, and wellbeing. And speaking of China and monkeys – how could we not mention the zodiac? The Chinese sign of the Monkey is known for its wit, humor, and ability to thrive in any situation. Energetic, creative, and intelligent – just like our Golden Monkey tea.
This is living gold – a treasure worth reaching for!
For Tea Lovers – A Touch of History
Golden Monkey, also known as Jin Hou, is a rare and noble variety of Chinese black tea, cherished for its delicate taste, floral aroma, and distinctive golden buds. Its story dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) and is deeply woven into Chinese culture and tradition.
Cultivation of Golden Monkey began in Yunnan Province, in the lush, mist-covered mountains of southwest China. With its mild climate, fertile soil, and abundant rainfall, the region provides perfect conditions for growing tea. The name Golden Monkey comes from its golden buds, which are covered with fine down resembling the fur of a golden monkey. Golden Monkey is one of the most precious black teas in the world. Its rarity and value come from the painstaking harvesting process: only the youngest buds are picked by hand, and only the finest leaves are selected for production. This labor of love ensures the tea’s unmatched quality and refinement.
The Legend of Courage and Friendship
In the heart of Yunnan, where the sky touches the mountain peaks, there once lay a village famous for its golden-budded tea. The villagers lived in harmony with nature, passing down the secrets of tea cultivation from one generation to the next.
But legend tells of a time when a fierce dragon named Shenlong haunted a cave high in the mountains. He terrorized the villagers, demanding tribute in gold. Living in fear, the people worked endlessly to satisfy his greed. One day, a brave young boy named Li set out to end the dragon’s tyranny. Armed only with a bow, arrows, and a heart full of courage, he faced Shenlong in a fierce battle.
With speed and wit, Li evaded the dragon’s fiery attacks until, at last, he struck a fatal blow. Shenlong fell, transforming into golden dust that scattered across the wind. From the place where the dragon fell, tea bushes with golden-tipped leaves began to grow. In gratitude, the villagers named this extraordinary tea Golden Monkey, honoring Li’s bravery and the bond of friendship that united them. Golden Monkey was said to warm both body and soul, strengthen the spirit, and clear the mind. From that day on, it became a symbol of courage, friendship, and the triumph of good over evil. The villagers shared their tea with travelers, and soon its fame spread far and wide.
To this day, Golden Monkey is celebrated for its exceptional flavor and aroma – and the legend of Li reminds us of the enduring values of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice.
