White Monkey

Adagio Teas – White Monkey

Adagio Teas White Monkey produces a warm-colored cup, fresh and subtly seaweedy aroma infused with delicate sweetness and a slightly dry finish.

Don’t be confused by it’s name. White Monkey, or Bai Mao Hou, is a green tea that grows along the slopes of the Taimu mountains in the Fujian province of China. For this tea, the young leaves and unopened buds are carefully gathered and processed exclusively by hand. The result is a tea that appears intricately woven with large and beautiful white tips looking like white-haired monkey’s paws, hence the name. It produces a warm-colored cup, fresh and subtly seaweedy aroma infused with delicate sweetness and a slightly dry finish.

Many people don’t realize that this is actually a green tea. However that doesn’t change the fact that this is a delicate tea. Exercise a little care when brewing and you’ll be rewarded with a delightful cup of quality brew.

Tea Specifics:

Green Tea
Moderate Caffeine
Fujian province of China

Brewing Suggestions:

Let us help you to master the perfect brew. In order to get the most out of your gourmet tea, bring clean water to 180 degrees Fahrenheit (83 degrees Celsius) and steep one teaspoon of the curls for two to three minutes. Enjoy a relaxing cup today.

Fresh From Origin
If you visit a hot spring in the colder regions of Japan, you might have the curious experience of sharing your onsen (hot spring) with a monkey. Because of the frosty environment they inhabit, Japanese macaques, or “snow monkeys” have become known for their frequent visits to the springs, such as the Jigokudani hot spring in Nagano. The iconic primates have also influenced Japanese culture, inspiring the three wise monkeys of “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” fame and depictions of monkeys related to the Chinese zodiac. One other possible inspiration? This delicious green tea.

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