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Monkey Tea, Monkey Do

Sat, 01/19/2008 - 10:03am by YumSugar
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This tea is called Monkey Picked Tea, and it's not just a name it's a fact. According to legend, monkeys used to pick tea from high branches and brought them to their masters. The masters — mostly monks — thought it was delicious and so a cycle was born. These days, the monkey picking tea practice has all but died out, but apparently one remote village continues the tradition. Each bag of tea ($24.99) contains about two ounces of loose leaf tea, or approximately 28 cups. Oh and I should tell you that no monkeys were harmed in the tea-picking.

The flavor is supposed to be amazing, but to be honest, I haven't tried it yet. What do you think, is this something you'd want to try?

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  • clareberrys's picture
    clareberrys
    1

    I would love to try this! I LOVE tea and I think it is so cool it is actually picked by monkeys!!!

    45 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • i am awesomeness's picture
    i am awesomeness
    3

    That's so cute! I really like seeing all the artisinal products on the market nowadays. It's nice to see something new on the shelves.

    45 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • refined101's picture
    refined101
    5

    I saw that on ThinkGeek earlier this morning when I was doing my online early Christmas browsing. It would make a great gift for a tea lover that needs something different from the standard Earl Grey!

    45 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • crystallyn's picture
    crystallyn
    6

    Monkey picked tea is WAY better than Kopi Luwak...the coffee made from beans that civets have eaten then passed. That's the first thing I thought of when I saw this tea. I would try monkey picked beverages, but not sure you could pay me enough to try the other!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak

    45 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • looseseal's picture
    looseseal
    8

    How can I determine that the monkeys are being paid a fair wage in sweet, sweet fruits? I wouldn't want to support a business that don't treat their monkeys fairly.

    45 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • wackdoodle's picture
    wackdoodle
    9

    Umm no. I LOVE da monkeys! But monkey throw poo, so I don't want them touching something that goes in my mouth.

    Oh sure the monkey and I can play cards but pick my tea - no.

    45 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • vavavoom's picture
    vavavoom
    11

    I would have to be really sure that no animals were harmed, but it might be something i would try.

    45 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • starlawill's picture
    starlawill
    16

    ick, no. i'm pretty sure there is no "employees must wash hands before returning to work" policy.

    45 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • Nyrina Windu's picture
    Nyrina Windu
    18

    Fuzzles said "As long as it's not monkey pee or monkey doo, I'd try it!" Now that was too funny.

    And yes, I would also give it a try.

    45 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • BloodyFuFu's picture
    BloodyFuFu
    19

    I've had that exact tea. It's oolong, a mildly strong oolong. I actually really like it.

    45 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • mrsoh's picture
    mrsoh
    20

    I've tried it, I think it's a little stronger then regular tea, it's good tho.

    45 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • MandyJoBo's picture
    MandyJoBo
    21

    Awww, monkeys. I'd have to be sure they are treated well and aren't slaves and then I'd try it.

    45 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment

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