Tai Ping Hou Kui Premium Green Tea 2026 - Hand-Crafted Monkey King

Tai Ping Hou Kui ("Monkey King") is one of China's most distinctive green teas, instantly recognizable by its long, flat, hand-pressed leaves — the largest of any famous green tea. This 2026 harvest is hand-crafted in the traditional Anhui style, each leaf carefully flattened to reveal its signature orchid fragrance.

The liquor pours a clear, pale green, delivering a remarkably smooth, mellow cup with elegant notes of fresh orchid, sweet grass, and a clean, refreshing finish. Exceptionally low in bitterness with a lingering floral sweetness, it is a graceful, showpiece green tea to be savored slowly and admired in the glass.

Key Features:

Tea Type: Green Tea - Tai Ping Hou Kui (太平猴魁 - Peaceful Monkey King)
Vintage: 2025 fresh spring harvest
Weight: 50 grams
Grade: Premium hand-crafted superfine grade
Origin: Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) region, Taiping County, Anhui Province, China
Processing: Entirely hand-crafted using traditional methods
Flavor Profile: Orchid-like, mellow, sweet, refreshing
Tasting Notes: Light taste with crisp, creamy, and floral notes
Appearance: Extraordinarily large flat leaves (up to 15cm), distinctive net pattern, dark green with red veins
Health Benefits: Antioxidant, calming, detoxifying, digestive support
Reputation: One of China's top ten famous teas

Brewing Guide:

Tea Amount: 3-4 large leaves per 150ml (about 3 grams)
Water Temperature: 75-80°C (167-176°F) - avoid boiling water to preserve delicate flavor
Steeping Time: 2-3 minutes for first infusion
Subsequent Infusions: Can be re-steeped 2-3 times, increasing time by 30 seconds each
Teaware: Tall glass cup strongly recommended to appreciate the leaves standing upright
Water: Use filtered or spring water for best results
Presentation: Watch the large leaves gracefully unfurl and stand vertically in the cup