Lapsang Souchong Premium Black Smoked Tea Loose Leaf (100g)

Lapsang Souchong, also referred to as smoked tea, is one of the world’s oldest and most distinctive black teas. The tea is grown in the Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian Province of China and is made by only a select number of estates. Lapsang Souchong Tea is known for its unique, smoky flavour, achieved by drying the tea leaves over pinewood fires. Offers a bold, full-bodied flavour with notes of pine, wood smoke, and subtle sweetness. Once a very secretive process, Lapsang Souchong is prepared using the same manual techniques today that have been passed down from generation to generation. After the tea is plucked, the leaves are withered over cypress or pine wood fires. They are later placed into barrels so that the smoky aroma intensifies. As a final step, the leaves are placed into flat wicker baskets and positioned on bamboo trays over smoky pine fires, where they dry and absorb even more aroma. Despite its robust flavour, Lapsang Souchong Black tea has a relatively low caffeine content, perfect for afternoon or evening enjoyment. Enjoy Lapsang Souchong on its own, or as a base for tea blends, cocktails, or cooking to add a smoky depth to recipes. Brewing Time: To savour the full flavour of our teas, bring water to boil, and pour over the tea as soon as it reaches boiling. Over-boiling will cause oxygen to be reduced, making the tea taste “flat”. Brew 3 minutes or to desired taste.