Teavana Product Reviews and Ratings - Black Teas - Golden Monkey Black Tea from Teavana

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Brand: Teavana

Located in: Black Teas

The finest China black from the Fujian province. This smooth tea with complex chocolaty undertones is extremely low in tannins, yet rich in flavor.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 15 reviews)

87% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Tea Body:

Full(12), Medium(3)

Tea Finish:

Long(3), Smooth(11)

Tea Flavor:

Earthy(3), Malty(11), Vegetal(3)

Pros:

Fresh(7), Great aroma(6), High quality(12), Smooth body(10), Soothing(5)

Best Uses:

Afternoon(5), Anytime(3), Morning(7)

Describe Yourself:

Health conscious(9), Tea enthusiast(13)

I did not care for this

By Mary from San Antonio Texas on 10/25/2009

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Long

Tea Flavor:

Unpleasant

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

expensive, Unpleasant flavor profile

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

I wish I had bought a sample size. I have loved almost everything I have purchased from Teavana and made the mistake of assuming I would love this too. I did not and I wish there was a customer nearby who liked it. Its so expensive I hate to throw it out!

I would buy this tea again!

By Bren from Newport News, VA on 10/13/2009

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Malty, Spicy

Pros:

Great Aroma, Smooth Body

Cons:

Prefer Tea Pouches

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Evening

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

I serve this to my firends chatting over issues of life.

Golden Monkey Delicious

By GR Tea Lover OK from Oklahoma City, OK on 10/5/2009

Tea Body:

Medium

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Malty, Nutty, Sweet

Pros:

Fresh, Great Aroma, High Quality, Smooth Body

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Morning

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

Golden monkey is delicious on its own. I was afraid that it would taste like a black tea bag, but it has some nutty, chocolatey flavor hints that make it delicicious. I have also blended it with Zinbiger Ginger Coconut Roibos and it is delicious that way as well. I wish that it wasn't so pricey, but I can steep it 4 times with the same flavor in every pot. It is worth the price.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Not how I usually do it

By Sunshine State's

from Jensen Beach, Fl on 10/1/2009

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Long

Tea Flavor:

Earthy, Malty, Vegetal

Pros:

Great Aroma, High Quality

Cons:

Flat

Best Uses:

Afternoon

Describe Yourself:

Australian, Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

I was less than pleased with this tea when I was preparing it my usual way, with milk for the morning brew. Thanks to your "tea-composer" in the Sawgrass mills store Fl. he suggested to add a little coconut or hazelnut I tried the coconut and wow, I love it. Now transformed into an afternoon black pick me up!

Delicious and full bodied

By GR Tea Lover OK

from Oklahoma City, OK on 10/1/2009

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Vegetal

Pros:

Fresh, High Quality, Smooth Body

Cons:

Pricey

Best Uses:

Morning

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

I drink this in the morning and afternoon when I am at work. This tea is full bodied and delicious. I have mixed it with Zinbiger Ginger Cocanut Roibos and that is also a delicious combo slightly sweetened with honey.

Not my favorite. . .

By Professor John

from Oxford Mississippi on 9/2/2009

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Long

Tea Flavor:

Malty, Mildly manure-y, Vegetal

Pros:

Fresh, High Quality, Unique Flavor Profile

Cons:

Too earthy a bit pungent

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

High-End Shopper, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

Unique in flavor, but not as tasty as other black teas here. . . not worth the price. I much prefer Black Dragon Pearl (my favorite) or Assam Gold Rain.

Best of Black

By Big Al from Cleveland, OH on 5/20/2009

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Chocolaty, Earthy, Malty, Nectary

Pros:

Fresh, Great Aroma, High Quality, Smooth Body, Soothing, Unique Flavor Profile

Best Uses:

Anytime, Morning

Describe Yourself:

Daily tea drinker, Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast, Weightlifter

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

Fantastic! A great flavor with a very unique, almost nectar-like aftertaste. I drink it hot on its own, brewed in a cast iron teapot. My favorite black tea, and one of my top teas overall!

Good tea!

By Buffdog

from Lake Worth, FL on 3/28/2009

Tea Body:

Medium

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Fruity

Pros:

Fresh, Great Aroma, High Quality

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Dessert Tea, Morning

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

Enjoyed

Golden is Right.

By Anna-E from Atlanta, GA on 3/18/2009

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Malty

Pros:

Great Aroma, High Quality, Smooth Body, Soothing

Best Uses:

Morning, Need a 2nd wind

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast, Tea Newbie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

My absolute favorite morning/during office hours tea. Gentle and strong all at once, Golden Monkey is the perfect name. Totally worth the price tag.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Monkey made of Gold

By Sherry from Hubertus, WI on 3/16/2009

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Malty, Woodsy

Pros:

High Quality, Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile

Best Uses:

Morning

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

This tea is my first cup in the morning and it is always something I look forward to.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A Morning Indulgence!

By Simply Susan from Alexandria, VA on 12/21/2008

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Malty

Pros:

Fresh, High Quality, Smooth Body, Soothing, Unique Flavor Profile

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Morning

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, High-End Shopper, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

Teavana's Golden Monkey is the best Golden Monkey I've tried. While its expensive, I haven't found any other tea with which I prefer to begin my day. Its both smooth and hearty. It has a kick to it which I need to get me going. As a former coffee affectionado, this tea made me a convert.

Extremely smooth

By Jim the sprinter from Ny, Ny on 12/8/2008

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Chocolatey, Malty

Pros:

High Quality, Smooth Body, Soothing, Whole Leaf Tea

Best Uses:

Evening

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

distinct taste notably high quality perfect with small splash of milk. also good alone

Amazing

By Me

from San Francisco, CA on 11/28/2008

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Tea Flavor:

Chocolatey undertone, Malty, Slight nutty undertone

Pros:

Smooth Body, Soothing, Unique Flavor Profile

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Athletic, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

I thoroughly enjoy this tea. As far as black tea is concerned, it is definittely one of the best I have ever had. Wonderfully soothing and always satisfying, this is the most beloved tea in my collection.

Crazy about Monkey

By Fran the Cook from Long Island, NY on 9/2/2008

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Finish:

Smooth

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

My future Son In Law introduced me to Teavana in Florida. I use Golden Monkey in a Tea Sak bag. And brew for iced tea mainly. The best thing about Monkey is i brew it and put the used Tea Saks in frig. for a few days until i need it, it is even better the second time around.(no kidding). Oh and i do not add a thing to the tea after brewing- it is best on it's own! Lovely!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Silky Smooth

By Steve

from Plainfield, IL on 8/16/2008

Tea Body:

Medium

Tea Flavor:

Earthy, Malty

Pros:

Fresh, Smooth Body

Cons:

Slightly Monochromatic

Best Uses:

Afternoon

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Golden Monkey Black Tea:

This tea may lack something of the complexity of an oolong or some of the darker black teas but I find it to be a refreshing mix of the darker notes found in black teas along with the smooth, subtle sweetness of lighter (green and white) teas. I love this tea in the afternoon when I want to relax but I still want a little pick-me-up.

Customer Reviews about the Golden Monkey Black Tea at Teavana