FullChea - Black Dragon Pearl Tea - Special Yunnan Black Tea - Loose Leaf Tea - Medium Caffeine - Mild Flavor Mellow Tastes - 4oz / 113g

I'm new to buying Chinese whole leaf teas direct from China, but I'm really excited to take deep dives into some of the best whole leaf teas in the world at really inexpensive prices. This looked like a nice black tea to try out that wasn't very expensive for me.I believe golden monkey tea is a style of black tea made from early harvest tea leaves from Fujian and Yunnan provinces in China. Similar to silver needle white teas, but processed differently to make black teas. Golden monkey gets its name from the gold tips on these leaves. What an absolutely adorable name that's evocative of the Monkey King and his adventures in Chinese mythology and Buddhism.Here's my brewing method:- filtered water boiled to 200-212 in an electric kettle- 3g tea leaves to 3oz water, so I brewed 6g tea to 6oz water for multiple steeps (Edit: for those in the U.S. who want easier measurements, I use about 2 Tbsp of tea to 8-10 oz of water. If you want a less strong flavor, add less tea leaves.)- 5 second wash to open the leaves and remove excess bitterness and astringency, which I hate- 3-5 minute first steep- subsequent steeps brew time was just to taste, so more than 5 minutesTea Color: clear reddish brownTop scent and flavor notes were earthy, biscuity. Mid-palate notes are sweet and slightly acidic like stone fruit. End notes are sweet and smooth like cream.I like fruit and sweet-tasting teas, so for me this golden monkey black tea is a really pleasant and drinkable breakfast black tea. And you get a TON of loose leaves in this package. So my recommendation is to brew it for strong flavor. If it doesn't hurt your wallet to buy nearly 9 oz of loose tea leaves for $14, you can stand to brew strong cups of the tea for best flavor. And since whole tea leaves can be re-steeped the same day for more great tea, you're getting great flavor and a great deal from FullChea.

This tea is amazing. I can get three steeps without dilution of strength. The pearls are quite large compared to others I’ve ordered in the past. This variation always comes fresh, very carefully prepared, and I use half the sugar I would normally for this type of tea. I’m so glad I’ve found this brand.

This tea taste like fruity and earthy and bitter. It taste just fine without milk and sugar.Now, with 2 teaspoons sugar and 5 tablespoons of soy milk. It taste like creamy and fruity and takes out the bitterness.Personally, I prefer my tea with milk and sugar.

It’s a family favorite. Great taste and quality.

I live golden monkey tea and this did not disappoint. Very flavorful. Great value for the money.

Golden Monkey is a name used for several teas from different regions along with Monkey Picked Tea and others. I would call this Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong "B" grade though it does have a nice sprinkle of golden tips. It is Also related to Lapsang Souchong and Jin Jun Mei. The highest grades are very rare and expensive from Tongmu Village in Wuyi, Fujian (first home of Lapsang) composed solely of hand picked first spring buds (not an easy feat!). For the price you are getting a very nice Wuyi Zeng Shan with a sweet, chocolatey flavor, full mouthfeel and fine aroma. Brew in short steeps at 190 F in a small pot or gaiwan several times and you can taste the complexity. At this price you can even try it iced: It makes an excellent treat with a pinch of sugar. This tea is a "modern" unsmoked version of Lapsang for those who don't care for the smoke. Been drinking fine Chinese teas for decades and this is a lovely tea at this price point. I love the package as well. It keeps the leaves from being crushed and seals in the flavor. Chinese teas are best appreciated on their own terms using time tested methods to brew. Enjoy!

I really enjoy the flavors of this tea. It’s strong enough without having much acidity. I can steep the leaves 3 or 4 times and still get a decent flavor.

This is the best value as a daily drink black tea. Though the tea leaves are broken, not as the described picture shown. The taste is very good. The price is very reasonable. From this seller you could find better class tea and pay more money.

This is affordable and has great taste.Can’t go wrong with this. Would buy again.

bon thé , la saveur est amoindrie , a cause du vieil age de la récolte, le délai de livraison de 1 mois est un peu long.

Très bon.

Fantastic full bodied flavour with hints of caramel and chocolate.Looking forward to summer weather and using this incredible tea and hand squeezed lemonade to make giant pitchers of bespoke Arnold Palmers.Highly recommended.