Lapsang Souchong
Lapsang Souchong
Smoky, Mystical & Enigmatic
Artisan crafted tea, traditionally dried naturally over wood fires to give a distinctive smoked aroma and flavour. An excellent pairing with smoked fish & meat.
Origin: China, Fujian Province
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About This Blend
Our Lapsang Souchong is skilfully crafted to create its characteristic smoky aroma and flavour
Freshly plucked tea leaves are lightly dried (withered) over wood fires to absorb some smokiness. They are pan-fried and 'rolled' (this starts oxidation), before being pressed into wooden barrels and covered with cloth until the leaves start to give off a pleasant fragrance. The leaves are dried again and rolled into long strips. Finally, they are placed in bamboo baskets and hung on wooden racks over smoking pine fires to finalise their drying and absorb additional smoke flavour.
Tasting Notes
Our superior quality Lapsang Souchong has a smooth crisp character with a remarkable heady aroma of pine & oak wood fires. Drink with or without milk.
Caffeine Content
Medium
Brewing Guide
1 teaspoon per cup. Brew 3-5 mins. Use water just off the boil. Adjust both quantity and brew time according to desired strength and the addition of milk.
Ingredients
Small Batch Crafted Black Tea.
Sustainability
All our loose leaf tea is ethically sourced and high-grade. Our eco-friendly tea pyramids are plastic-free and fully compostable, containing ethically sourced high-grade tea.
Shipping
Shipping is FREE on orders valued over £30* (Free shipping is despatched by Royal Mail Tracked 48)
*this excludes our large glass and cast iron teapots.
Standard Delivery is £3.95
Despatched by Royal Mail Tracked 48 service. (other options available at checkout)
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