golden monkey tea () is a black tea originating from the fujian and yunnan provinces in china. only the bud and first leaf are picked, and the tea leaves are characterized by the pale gold threading. golden monkey tea is a black tea counterpart of silver needle white tea. the flavor profile of golden monkey tea is characterized by light, honeyed peach notes, and its lack of astringency. the name "golden monkey" can be used for many black teas. for determining particular flavour components, it is suggested to observe the leaf and try a sample. this tea is highly prized, as evidenced by its second-place finish in the signature famous teas – hot tea class of the 2009 world tea championship.