Origin: Taimu Mountains, Fujian Province, China

Plucking Season: Early Summer

Introduction: White Monkey is grown in the famous area of Taimu Mountains in Northern Fujian province of China. According to Chinese folklore, it is said that long time ago, there was a big temple in the Taimu mountain area with many wild tea trees. But the plants were too high to reach and to pluck leaves. The monkeys around the temple climbed the trees and helped the monks to pick the leaves. The monks were so glad that they gave the tea its name. In more practical terms, the tea term 'Monkey' in China typically refers to the fuzzy, silvery white down on the leaves. White Monkey is early spring season plucked (between the 5th and 25th of April each year). Only the tip buds and one leaf are plucked and low withered (less oxidized), maintaining the white down. The leaves are then manually shaped into an outstanding appearance, bent, stout and with white tips all around.

Flavor Profile: Clear, bright, brisk. Refreshing full bodied sweetness with honey texture.

Certified Organic by: Quality Assurance International (QAI)

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