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Tai Ping Hou Kui is one of the most famous varieties of Chinese tea, prized not only in China but throughout the world. Its other name is "Monkey Leader." The tea leaves have a pointed shape. During the production process—during drying—the raw materials are simply pressed. As a result, the leaves do not curl, and their net-like structure is clearly visible.
The History of Tai Ping Hou Kui Tea
The Tai Ping Hou Kui variety was first isolated in 1900 from blade teas. The Qing Dynasty had several tea companies that specialized in blade teas. One of them was Jiangnanchun. It was here that select varieties grown in Taiping County were used to produce the drink.
A few years later, a farmer named Houkena began harvesting green tea , distinguished by its exceptional quality. In 1912, it was presented at the Nanjing National Industrial Fair, where it won awards. Three years later, this farmer became famous worldwide, and his tea was awarded a gold medal.
Tai Ping Hou Kui has been considered one of the top ten most famous tea varieties in China since 1955. Exports began in 1979, and this tea gained worldwide recognition. At the beginning of the 21st century, this tea earned the title of "Lord of Green Teas." At auction, 50 grams of this tea sold for 61,000 yuan.
Geography of growth
The tea is harvested in the Taiping region. It is here, in Anhui Province, that special tea trees grow. Their leaves are quite large. The tea is harvested only once a year, in the spring. To obtain a high-quality brew, only the top bud and the two large leaves that follow it are used.
The Legend of the Origin of Tai Ping Hou Kui Tea
An interesting story about Xin Wu Kun is associated with this famous drink. The people of Taiping say he was the leader of the monkeys. While flying over the Huang Mountains, he spotted a tea grove and plucked some leaves, which he then used to brew the drink. The aroma of the tea surprised him, and he returned again to collect the unique tea leaves. He also discovered blooming orchids around the tea bushes. Perhaps this story is the source of the tea's name—"Chief of the Monkeys."
The large, flat leaves have a multifaceted aroma, revealing hints of mango, melon, and watermelon, along with a delicate spicy note. After rinsing, the gaiwan is filled with the aroma of freshly cut grass, watermelon seeds, and fresh green apple.
For brewing, use water no hotter than 80-85°C. A 150ml gaiwan or glass flask will require 3-5 grams of tea. Tai Ping Hou Kui has a fresh and light flavor, with a pleasant acidity characteristic of all green teas, dominated by notes of mown wildflowers, unripe gooseberries, and ripe mango.
This Chinese tea produces a high-quality, pear-colored infusion with an amber sheen, clear and pure. It provides five full steeps and remains delicious and aromatic throughout the entire tea session.
The aftertaste is refreshing, sweet and sour, with hints of fresh ripe fruit.
This tea has a distinct range of effects. By the end of drinking, it leaves a pleasantly invigorating effect, leaving the body feeling lighter and clearer of thoughts. It promotes conversation with friends and has a calming, meditative effect. Like many green teas, Tai Ping Hou Kui is an excellent thirst-quencher and a cooling agent.
It would be appropriate to hold the tea ceremony in a calm, peaceful atmosphere, without haste and fuss, in complete solitude or in the company of an old friend.
Tai Ping Hou Kui is a high-quality, ceremonial green tea for special and festive occasions. It is recommended for connoisseurs of fresh, high-quality green teas, white teas, and sheng pu-erh teas.
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太平猴魁 |
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Pinyin
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tàipíng hóukuí |
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Translation
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The Taiping Monkey Chief |
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China |
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It is also classified as a green tea. It is grown in Taiping County, Anhui Province. Its main place of growth is the Houkeng area near Lake Taihu, which is surrounded by water on three sides and a mountain range with peaks that form an inverted tripod on the fourth side - Phoenix, Monkey and Rooster peaks.
