Lapsong Souchong Black Tea - Smoked

Smoked Lapsang Souchong is one of Chinas most popular teas within Europe and the Americas. A strong black tea prized for its rugged smoky flavour and thick body.  There are several varieties of lapsang souchong however the best come from Chinas beautiful and historic Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian Province. The smoky flavour of the tea is achieved during the drying process.  . The tea has subtle hints of milder fruits that leak through the smokiness. The aftertaste is strong and long lasting.

Other Names: Zhengshan Xiaozhong, Smoked Tea.

Region:WuYiShan, Fujian Province, China.

Steeping Guide:

Teaware: Glass or ceramic Gaiwan

Amount: 3g /1½ teaspoons

Temperature: 100°c (212°F)

Steeping Time: 1 to 2 minutes for the first two steeps and 3 to 5 minutes for the third and fourth.

*These steeping directions are for a traditional Gong Fu style tea, if you are brewing this tea in a regular cup we recommend steeping for 2 – 3 minutes. This tea can also been steeped 4 times.