Tai Ping Hou Kui (Taiping Monkey Head) Green Tea
Tai Ping Hou Kui green tea is one of the most famous Chinese teas. Large flat leaves, delicate floral-fruity taste, light orchid aroma, long sweet aftertaste. A rare find for gourmets.
Tai Ping Hou Kui (太平猴魁), or Taiping Monkey King, is one of China’s most unique and highly regarded green teas. It is exclusively hand-crafted in the Taiping region of Anhui Province from large, long, and flat leaves, considered “the largest among green teas.” They are up to 15 cm long, yet retain their integrity and shape after drying.
This tea is included in the list of the ten most famous teas in China and has received the title of "king of green tea" due to its unique appearance, complex taste and inimitable aroma.
The Legend of Tai Ping Hou Kui:
According to legend, in ancient Taiping there lived a wild monkey leader (hou kuy) who protected the local tea plantations from pests. The villagers respected this “monkey king” so much that they named the best tea after him. Thus, Taiping Hou Kuy became a symbol of strength, endurance and harmony with nature.
The taste of this tea is rich, but at the same time soft, with floral-fruity and light nutty notes. The aroma is fresh, with a slight hint of orchids. The infusion is transparent-green, clean. This tea is especially appreciated for its long aftertaste sweetness, which the Chinese call "huigan" (sweet echo).
Characteristics:
- Type: Green tea
- Origin: China, Anhui Province, Taiping
- Raw materials: Large apical leaves and buds
- Taste: Soft, floral-fruity, with nutty undertones
- Aroma: Fresh, orchid, light
- Infusion color: Transparent green
- Caffeine: Medium
- Shape: Large flat leaves
- Brand: My Tea
How to brew Tai Ping Hou Kui green tea:
Chinese method (gongfu cha):
- Take 4–5 g per 100–120 ml of gaiwan or tall glass.
- Water temperature is 80–85°C.
- The first flush (3–5 seconds) is a flush, not a drink.
- Brew in short bursts of 10–20 seconds. Makes 5–7 bursts.
European method:
- Take 3–4 g per 250 ml of water.
- Temperature - 80–85°C.
- Brew for 2–3 minutes.
- Can be brewed 2–3 times.
Who is suitable for:
- For connoisseurs of rare and famous Chinese teas
- For lovers of delicate, complex taste and long aftertaste
- For those looking for tea with a rich history and legend
- For mindful tea parties and special moments
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