Upon further investigating, I found that there are other legends about the origin of the name “Monkey Picked.”
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Chinese Tea Mythology: Monkey Picked Tea
I first came a crossed the Monkey Picked Tea while in search for good cream tea. I had never heard of it before but the name intrigued me as did the description of its fruity flavor. It is an oolong tea known for its orchid aroma. I was given a pot of this intriguing tea along with my scone, clotted cream and jam. I was immediately hooked but I had one nagging question: why was it called Monkey Picked Tea?
Tea-Guy Interviewed!
Last week I was contacted by Deb over at Travel and Tea and was asked to do an interview. I’ve conducted these in the past, but I’ve not actually been the subject of one before, so I was pretty excited.
You can find the interview on the Travel and Tea website.
Hibiscus Punch (Tea Source)
I’ve not always been a big fan of fruit teas, but sometimes you just need something fruity! To that end, Hibiscus Punch by Tea Source hits the spot!