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"Monkey Chief of Tai Ping". Teas of a similar shape (with sharp and pointed large leaves) have been produced in the Tai Ping area since the 12th century. In the 19th century during the Qing Dynasty, one of the tea growers bred a new variety, which he named as " Hou Kui - Monkey Chief". The tea has flat, relatively large leaves of a bright green color with red veining and a hairy inner side. As one of the few green teas, this has an orchid quality in taste and aroma. The infusion has a slightly milky consistency and a delicate taste with an aftertaste of orchids. This tea, which is rightfully among the ten most famous Chinese green teas, stimulate the nervous system and tonify.