JIN MAO HOU
GOLDEN MONKEY
RED (BLACK) TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Tongren, Guizhou, China
Jin Mao Hou, also known as Golden Monkey, is a refined Chinese red tea traditionally crafted from carefully selected spring buds and young leaves. It offers a smooth, well-balanced profile with notes of honey, cocoa, and gentle malt, reflecting both skilled processing and high-grade raw material. MORE
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ALTITUDE: 800-1000 m
CULTIVAR: Fuding Xiao Ye
HARVEST: Spring, 2025
RED (BLACK) TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Tongren, Guizhou, China
Jin Mao Hou, also known as Golden Monkey, is a refined Chinese red tea traditionally crafted from carefully selected spring buds and young leaves. It offers a smooth, well-balanced profile with notes of honey, cocoa, and gentle malt, reflecting both skilled processing and high-grade raw material. MORE
AROMA
...
TASTE
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ALTITUDE: 800-1000 m
CULTIVAR: Fuding Xiao Ye
HARVEST: Spring, 2025
According to studies, red/black teas can absorb heavy metals and toxins, as well as break them down. Medical experiments show that red tea alkaloids excite the central nervous system, increase concentration, and improve mental abilities, which strengthens memory. Alkaloids also stimulate the cardiovascular system and increase heartbeat, thereby accelerating blood circulation. It has a revitalising effect and helps in digestion processes.
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EASTERN (PIN CHA) ★
Temperature: 95-99 °C
Amount: 5-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 5
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 95-99 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 2
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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JIN MAO HUO - GOLDEN MONKEY
ABOUT
Jin Mao Hou is produced from carefully selected spring buds and young leaves, processed using traditional red tea methods including controlled withering, rolling, oxidation, and gentle drying. While the name Golden Monkey is more commonly associated with teas from Fujian, Guizhou interpretations are increasingly valued for their softer, more restrained character. Compared to brighter and more aromatic styles, this version emphasizes balance, clarity, and mineral depth, offering a refined expression that reflects both terroir and careful craftsmanship.
ORIGIN
This region is known for its high elevation, frequent fog, clean environment, and mineral-rich soils. The local climate is relatively cool, with pronounced differences between day and night temperatures, which slows leaf growth and supports the accumulation of aromatic and structural compounds in the tea leaves. These natural conditions play a key role in shaping the tea’s smooth texture, balanced sweetness, and calm aromatic profile.
ORGANOLEPTICS
This Jin Mao Hou pairs well with refined, lightly sweet or gently savory foods that do not overpower its natural sweetness and smooth texture. It works particularly well with butter-based pastries, plain shortbread, madeleines, or light sponge cakes, where its honeyed and cocoa-like notes create a clean, elegant harmony. In a savory context, it can accompany mild aged cheeses, soft cow’s milk cheeses, or simple grain-based dishes, highlighting the tea’s warm malt character and soft mineral finish. It is also well suited as a standalone tea for afternoon or contemplative sessions, where its calm structure and rounded profile can be fully appreciated without accompaniment.
Jin Mao Hou is produced from carefully selected spring buds and young leaves, processed using traditional red tea methods including controlled withering, rolling, oxidation, and gentle drying. While the name Golden Monkey is more commonly associated with teas from Fujian, Guizhou interpretations are increasingly valued for their softer, more restrained character. Compared to brighter and more aromatic styles, this version emphasizes balance, clarity, and mineral depth, offering a refined expression that reflects both terroir and careful craftsmanship.
ORIGIN
This region is known for its high elevation, frequent fog, clean environment, and mineral-rich soils. The local climate is relatively cool, with pronounced differences between day and night temperatures, which slows leaf growth and supports the accumulation of aromatic and structural compounds in the tea leaves. These natural conditions play a key role in shaping the tea’s smooth texture, balanced sweetness, and calm aromatic profile.
ORGANOLEPTICS
This Jin Mao Hou pairs well with refined, lightly sweet or gently savory foods that do not overpower its natural sweetness and smooth texture. It works particularly well with butter-based pastries, plain shortbread, madeleines, or light sponge cakes, where its honeyed and cocoa-like notes create a clean, elegant harmony. In a savory context, it can accompany mild aged cheeses, soft cow’s milk cheeses, or simple grain-based dishes, highlighting the tea’s warm malt character and soft mineral finish. It is also well suited as a standalone tea for afternoon or contemplative sessions, where its calm structure and rounded profile can be fully appreciated without accompaniment.
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