Taiping Houkui (Monkey King)太平猴魁

In the cup, Taiping Houkui (Monkey King) is best understood as a green tea built around orchid, sweet, and vegetal. The secondary notes of magnolia and chestnut give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward orchid, fresh, and subtle. Expect a light medium body and a finish that Sweet, smooth, lasting.

The origin matters here. Taiping Houkui (Monkey King) is associated with Huangshan in Anhui, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Misty mountains with dramatic peaks. UNESCO World Heritage site. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: green tea is typically halted oxidation through early heat-fixing, so the finished tea keeps a fresh, high-toned profile. For Taiping Houkui (Monkey King), the oxidation level is 2% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 80C with about 3g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 45 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 10-second increments. Because the expected range is about 4 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Taiping Houkui (Monkey King), use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $25-$60 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for guests and special occasion. With moderate caffeine and a light medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.