Not Recommended
2.5 tsp for 500mL water @95C, steeped four minutes thirty seconds.
I often steep China black teas in water just off the boil to avoid bitterness, especially in lower-end Yunnans and Keemuns.
It didn’t help. This Golden Monkey disappointed me: bitter and woody. Something like … earth, I think, sort of a dank smoke. I know, that sounds terrible, and I really don’t want to slam this tea. other Yunnan Golden Moneys I’ve tried are lighter, sweeter, and give an enticing scent. This one didn’t have much scent, either. Dang.
I will try this one again with 100C water, but I expect what I object to now will only be stronger with hotter water.
