Tai Ping Hou Kui Tea
Monkey King Tea · Taiping Houkui
Tai Ping Hou Kui is a showpiece green from Anhui, made of large pressed-flat leaves with a woven grid pattern.
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What does Tai Ping Hou Kui taste like?
Tai Ping Hou Kui is a showpiece green from Anhui, made of large pressed-flat leaves with a woven grid pattern. The cup is unexpectedly gentle for its size: orchid florals, soft vegetal notes, and a clean mineral finish with very little bitterness. Leaves are traditionally pressed between layers of cloth, which shapes the broad, flat appearance and the distinctive aroma.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Anhui (Taiping), China
Tai Ping Hou Kui is grown around Taiping county (now Huangshan district) in Anhui.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Tai Ping Hou Kui
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Tai Ping Hou Kui
Typical brewed serving
Tai Ping Hou Kui is a medium-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–45 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Tai Ping Hou Kui Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Tai Ping Hou Kui tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Tai Ping Hou Kui tea?
Tai Ping Hou Kui is a showpiece green from Anhui, made of large pressed-flat leaves with a woven grid pattern. It is also known as Monkey King Tea and Taiping Houkui.
Does Tai Ping Hou Kui tea have caffeine?
Yes. Tai Ping Hou Kui is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Tai Ping Hou Kui tea taste like?
Tai Ping Hou Kui is known for a profile led by Floral, Vegetal, and Mineral, with a light body.
How do you brew Tai Ping Hou Kui tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 75–85°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Tai Ping Hou Kui tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Tai Ping Hou Kui; its profile centers on Floral, Vegetal, and Mineral.