Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: dark and curled with some golden tips Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 5 minutes Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: Breville One-Touch Tea Maker Liquor: deep brown Golden monkey is a black tea hailing from the Fujian and Yunnan Provinces of China. Its name comes from the leaves resemblance to monkey claws. This tea was smooth and malty with a lingering, sweet aftertaste. The mild citrus and earthy cocoa notes added  a nice complexity. There was very little astringency which I loved because I tend to dislike teas that are overly tannic. This would not be a tea suited to milk or sweeteners as that would likely…