01Hot
- Amount
- 1 heaped tsp (about 2g)
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 2–3 minutes
Cooler water keeps it smooth rather than bitter.
Green Tea
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Monkey Eye Jade Buds — Limited Edition Chinese Green Tea
Young green tea buds with a fresh, grassy flavour and a smooth, full mouthfeel.
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Brew
- 1 heaped tsp · 80°C · 2–3 min
- Milk
- No milk needed
- Best
- A slow morning
Regular price
£10.20
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£10.20
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- Packed by hand in Huddersfield
- Packed by our Huddersfield team
- Free UK delivery from £35
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50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.
100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.
200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.
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Green tea enthusiasts who want young, delicate buds with a smooth, full mouthfeel.
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Monkey Eye Jade Buds — Limited Edition Chinese Green Tea
Limited early-spring green tea
Young jade buds, hand sorted.
Green Tea
Monkey Eye Jade Buds is an early-spring green tea from Fujian, made from young jade-coloured buds for a fresh grassy cup with a smooth, full mouthfeel.
A limited leaf that earns a little ceremony.
- Character
- Fresh · grassy · smooth
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 2–3 minutes
Limited Edition Chinese Green
Young Buds, Early Spring, Proper Freshness
A small-batch Fujian green made from jade-coloured buds picked in early spring. Fresh and grassy at first, then a smooth, full finish that lingers. For green-tea drinkers who like their leaves young and their mornings slow.
- Origin
- Fujian, China
- Caffeine
- Yes, naturally
- Milk?
- Best without
- Best time
- Morning or early afternoon
The story
Spring Buds from Fujian's Hills
Monkey Eye Jade Buds takes its name from the small, tightly furled buds that look a bit like little green eyes. They are picked in early spring when the leaves are still young and tender, before the plant puts all its energy into bigger growth. This early harvest means a gentler, more delicate cup than you get from teas picked later in the season.
The buds come from Fujian Province, one of China's oldest tea-growing regions. After picking, they are carefully hand-sorted. The result is a pale yellow-green liquor that starts fresh and lively on the tongue, with grassy sweetness, then settles into something fuller and smoother as it cools.
This is a limited edition, so once it is gone, it is gone. It suits a quiet morning when you have time to notice what you are drinking, rather than just downing something hot before rushing out. Pour the water a bit cooler than boiling, give it a couple of minutes, and let the leaves do their thing.
How to brew it
Getting the Best from Young Buds
02Second steep
- Amount
- Same leaves
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 3–4 minutes
Often sweeter and fuller than the first cup.
03Gongfu style
- Amount
- 3–4g in a small pot or gaiwan
- Water
- 75–80°C
- Time
- 30 seconds, then add 10 seconds each steep
Good for 4–5 infusions; watch the flavour shift.
Shop tip: If it tastes bitter, your water was too hot or the steep too long. Try cooler water next time and taste it earlier.
Made for moments like
A slow weekend morning
When there is nowhere to be and you can actually sit down with a pot, watching the buds unfurl in the water.
After something heavy
A clean, grassy cup cuts through a rich lunch and wakes up your palate without reaching for coffee.
Treating a tea-minded friend
A limited-edition green from Fujian makes a thoughtful gift for someone who knows their leaves.
Lovely withSteamed dumplingsLight rice crackersFresh fruit saladA quiet bookPlain shortbread
Weighing it up?
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Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
What does Monkey Eye Jade Buds taste like?
Fresh and grassy at first, like spring greens, then it softens into a smooth, fuller mouthfeel with gentle sweetness. No bitterness if you keep the water around 80°C and do not over-steep.
How many cups will I get from 25g?
Roughly 12 cups if you use one heaped teaspoon (about 2g) per cup. You can steep the same leaves again, so each serving can easily give you two good cups.
Does it contain caffeine?
Yes. Like all true teas from the Camellia sinensis plant, it naturally contains caffeine. For a later cup, Decaf Kyushu Sencha Green is worth a look.
Can I add milk?
We would not. The fresh, grassy character works best on its own. Milk would mask the delicate flavours you are paying for.
How should I store it?
Keep the pouch sealed and somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from strong smells like coffee or spices. Green tea stays freshest when it is not exposed to air, heat or light.
Full product details
Monkey Eye Jade Buds is an early-spring green tea from Fujian, made from young jade-coloured buds for a fresh grassy cup with a smooth, full mouthfeel.
Fresh · Grassy · Smooth
What makes it special?
The young buds are small-batch crafted and hand sorted. The pale yellow-green cup begins fresh and lively, then settles into a fuller, smooth finish.
Origin
Country: China
Region: Fujian Province
Altitude: 1,500–4,900ft
Grade: Monkey Jade Buds
Brewing guide
- Amount: one heaped teaspoon per cup
- Water: around 80°C
- Time: 2–3 minutes
Contains natural caffeine. Enjoy without milk and infuse the leaves again.
Monkey Eye Jade Buds — Limited Edition Chinese Green Tea FAQs
What does Monkey Eye Jade Buds — Limited Edition Chinese Green Tea taste like? Young green tea buds with a fresh, grassy flavour and a smooth, full mouthfeel.
Does Monkey Eye Jade Buds — Limited Edition Chinese Green Tea contain caffeine? Yes. As a green tea it naturally contains caffeine. For a later cup, Decaf Kyushu Sencha Green is a gentler choice.
How do I brew Monkey Eye Jade Buds — Limited Edition Chinese Green Tea? Use one heaped teaspoon per cup with water at 80°C and steep for 2–3 minutes. Taste it, then adjust the time next round rather than stewing the leaves.
Can I have Monkey Eye Jade Buds — Limited Edition Chinese Green Tea with milk? We wouldn't. It is at its best on its own.
How should I store Monkey Eye Jade Buds — Limited Edition Chinese Green Tea? Keep the pouch sealed and somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from strong smells like coffee or spices.
Explore a different cup
For a nutty Chinese green-tea comparison, try Organic Dragonwell. For a delicate white tea, compare Snow Yunnan.
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