When I first saw the label for Monkey Picked Oolong Tea, I couldn't help but laugh. I'd had a really boring day, so the funny mental picture of one of my Curious George dolls I had as a kid climbing up a tree and picking tea was welcome! After reading the package, I figured Monkey-Picked Oolong Tea would be worth a try. I'm glad I did!

Monkey Picked Oolong Tea got its unusual name from the method used to harvest the leaves. Apparently legend has it that Buddhist monks in China trained monkeys to climb up to the top of the Camellia sinesis plant to pick the buds used to make the tea. As well as a brand name, the name 'Monkey-Picked Oolong Tea' is often used to refer to oolong teas of the highest quality. Monkey-Picked Oolong Tea is mostly found in a loose-leaf form rather than the bags you'd find with other teas.

Monkey Picked Oolong Tea is in what is called the Ti Kuan Yin family of teas. With its smooth body, soothing smell and naturally sweet flavor, Monkey-Picked Oolong tea is a great tea to have alone or to blend with other teas to unwind after a fast-paced day. In addition to the taste, Monkey-Picked Oolong Tea is a good tea for people who want to lose weight. Since it is naturally sweet, you won't need to add much sugar to it. In additon to its light taste, Monkey-Picked Oolong Tea also tends to increase your metabolism, which can help your body burn calories more efficiently. For people who are concerned about their cholesterol levels, Monkey Picked Oolong Tea has been found to lower cholesterol and block some of the fat and cholesterol from what you eat. Monkey-Picked Oolong Tea also doesn't have a whole lot of caffeine, so you won't have to worry about your relaxing cup of tea keeping you up late. While most people probably drink it hot, Monkey-Picked Oolong Tea can also be great served cold or over ice. This is perfect for people who love their iced tea but want a break from their usual routine!

If you get a chance, you should try Monkey Picked Oolong Tea. While Monkey-Picked Oolong Tea isn't cheap, but it's well worth the price for a lover of tea. The leaves of Monkey Picked Oolong Tea can also be steeped and re-steeped, so you can get a better value for your money than other teas. If you've never had oolong tea before, Monkey-Picked Oolong Tea might be good one to start off with.