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Tai Ping Hou Kui green tea
Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King
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Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King

Regular price $ 113.00
Size2026 Gift Tin (100g/3.62oz)
The King of Green Tea Tai Ping Hou Kui is a legendary Chinese green tea, honored as one of China’s most prestigious teas and famously crowned with the Gold Medal...

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The King of Green Tea

Tai Ping Hou Kui is a legendary Chinese green tea, honored as one of China’s most prestigious teas and famously crowned with the Gold Medal at the 1915 Panama Pacific World Expo. Its impressive reputation has earned it the title King of Green Tea”. 

What makes Hou Kui truly unique is its striking appearance and distinctive craftsmanship. Made from the local Shi Da Ye cultivar 柿大叶, “Persimmon Big Leaf”, this tea boasts the largest leaves among all Chinese green teas, often 5–7 cm long, with some exceeding the length of a finger. Harvested between mid-April and mid-May, later than most green teas, the leaves are hand-picked with great care from the renowned Hou Gang village in Xinming, within the core Huang Shan production region.

Unlike typical green teas that are pan-fired, Hou Kui is gently baked two to three times at low temperatures. The traditional method involves flattening the leaves with a hand-pressed mesh, leaving behind a subtle imprint, a mark of authenticity and quality. Most commercial versions on the market today are machine-made with overly green or sheer leaves, often sourced outside the Huang Shan region, and lack the elegance of true Hou Kui.

The result of this traditional craftsmanship is a beautifully aromatic tea with long, flat leaves neatly arranged in the package to preserve their shape. When brewed in a tall glass, the leaves stand and unfurl gracefully, a stunning visual display. The liquor releases a strong orchid fragrance, complemented by fresh vegetal notes and a smooth, lingering sweetness.

Tai Ping Hou Kui is remarkably forgiving and easy to brew, with no bitterness even after long steeping. It can be re-steeped up to four times, making it a delightful experience from start to finish—both for the eyes and the palate.

Additional Info

Origin:                         Hougang village (猴岗), Taiping district, Yellow Mountain, Anhui province, China

Varietal:                       Local Shi Da Ye varietal (柿大叶)

Picking standard:        One mature bud, two mature leaves

Harvest Time:              Pre-ming, April, 2026
Caffeine level:             Medium
Packaging:                  This tea is arranged neatly to prevent any of the long beautiful tea leaves from being broken. 

Tasting Profile

This tea provides high aromatic orchid fragrance, smooth, clean, and creamy with a sweet aftertaste. Recommend to smell the orchid fragrance of the dry leaves before brewing.  

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Top Grade Artisan Tai Ping Hou Kui Green Tea Monkey King

$ 113.00 Regular price

AUTHENTIC

HAND-SOURCED

SMALL-BATCH

FRESHLY HARVESTED

ROOTED IN CHINESE TEA TRADITION

CURATED BY TEA SPECIALIST VICTORIA

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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Dedicated service

"Absolutely amazing team! Crafted tea and beautiful service."

Elena J. (5/5)

LOVE YOUR TEAS!!!

"I received the Artisan Ping Hou Kui Monkey Green tea and absolutely love it!!! So fresh tasting and the leaves are beautiful! Love to watch them unfold. I will definitely order again!!!"

Julianne S. (5/5)

Not to be missed!

"A extraordinary green tea! Light in color and deep in flavor. From the start the lovely green blades are aromatic and provocative. With a subtle up front taste and delicate yet fully balanced smooth earthy green flavor."

Eric P. (5/5)

Fresh & clean!

"This shipment was very good. I have extensive experience in Chinese teas (drinking that is) and this batch was excellent."

Jef N. (5/5)

Love it.

"It has that fresh distinguish aromatic fragrance that standout from other green tea. I always pack this tea with me whenever I travel and also whenever I visit relatives or children. They are always impress by the fragrance and taste and also were surprise to see that long and nicely hand pressed tea leaves that rarely seen before, It is also a good conversation piece as well. It is a popular request to me to serve this tea during dessert time. Ever since I was exposed to this tea by Victoria, I have been acquiring it very time she receives her shipment."

kuan (5/5)

Smooth and soothing

"This tea has really grown on me. I get so many steepings and is my go too when I’m run down, stressed or getting sick, it always sets me right again."

Deborah L. (5/5)

It’s jus ok. It doesn’t

"It’s jus ok. It doesn’t really have the special aroma only from HouKui. I had better experience once with much lower price."

Jun L. (3/5)

Always loved Tai Ping Hou Kui, glad MeiMei has secured a good supply

"I was intrigued by Tai Ping Hou Kui when I drank it for the first time. The leaves are big and long, but the tea is so gentle, smooth, and refreshing. I'm glad Mei Mei was able to find good quality Hou Kui for us."

W. S. (5/5)

You will love this tea!

"1st time in my life I tried out this longest tea leaves :) And I really got into it after 3 times. Now, my mom also loves it. The best come from 2nd and 3rd round. Just close your eyes and you can smell of Chinese orchid from deep of mountain so pure with its own aroma. You will need a tall glass, I mean TALL glass mug to do the best job for this long tea leaves. I even bought 2nd set for it. 1st set wasn't tall enough. Hope you also give a try and love it :)"

Hanna (5/5)

Start to add to my favorit listing!

"This tea is amazing! The long beautiful leaves are well preserved and neatly arrange in the pouch, you can tell how much care and labor is put into packing this tea considering how thin and fragile each leaf is. The floral is so pleasing. The taste is a little grassy. And the color is very green. I steeped for 5 times, and it is still going. Great value!"

Jenny (5/5)

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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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Review highlights

Reviews

Dedicated service

"Absolutely amazing team! Crafted tea and beautiful service."

Elena J. (5/5)

LOVE YOUR TEAS!!!

"I received the Artisan Ping Hou Kui Monkey Green tea and absolutely love it!!! So fresh tasting and the leaves are beautiful! Love to watch them unfold. I will definitely order again!!!"

Julianne S. (5/5)

Not to be missed!

"A extraordinary green tea! Light in color and deep in flavor. From the start the lovely green blades are aromatic and provocative. With a subtle up front taste and delicate yet fully balanced smooth earthy green flavor."

Eric P. (5/5)

Fresh & clean!

"This shipment was very good. I have extensive experience in Chinese teas (drinking that is) and this batch was excellent."

Jef N. (5/5)

Love it.

"It has that fresh distinguish aromatic fragrance that standout from other green tea. I always pack this tea with me whenever I travel and also whenever I visit relatives or children. They are always impress by the fragrance and taste and also were surprise to see that long and nicely hand pressed tea leaves that rarely seen before, It is also a good conversation piece as well. It is a popular request to me to serve this tea during dessert time. Ever since I was exposed to this tea by Victoria, I have been acquiring it very time she receives her shipment."

kuan (5/5)

Smooth and soothing

"This tea has really grown on me. I get so many steepings and is my go too when I’m run down, stressed or getting sick, it always sets me right again."

Deborah L. (5/5)

It’s jus ok. It doesn’t

"It’s jus ok. It doesn’t really have the special aroma only from HouKui. I had better experience once with much lower price."

Jun L. (3/5)

Always loved Tai Ping Hou Kui, glad MeiMei has secured a good supply

"I was intrigued by Tai Ping Hou Kui when I drank it for the first time. The leaves are big and long, but the tea is so gentle, smooth, and refreshing. I'm glad Mei Mei was able to find good quality Hou Kui for us."

W. S. (5/5)

You will love this tea!

"1st time in my life I tried out this longest tea leaves :) And I really got into it after 3 times. Now, my mom also loves it. The best come from 2nd and 3rd round. Just close your eyes and you can smell of Chinese orchid from deep of mountain so pure with its own aroma. You will need a tall glass, I mean TALL glass mug to do the best job for this long tea leaves. I even bought 2nd set for it. 1st set wasn't tall enough. Hope you also give a try and love it :)"

Hanna (5/5)

Start to add to my favorit listing!

"This tea is amazing! The long beautiful leaves are well preserved and neatly arrange in the pouch, you can tell how much care and labor is put into packing this tea considering how thin and fragile each leaf is. The floral is so pleasing. The taste is a little grassy. And the color is very green. I steeped for 5 times, and it is still going. Great value!"

Jenny (5/5)

Q&A