Lapsang Souchong Tea

The widely loved Lapsang Souchong tea — a long-established favourite among connoisseurs of fine tea. It is an extraordinary tea, created in the Fujian province in China by traditional methods. It is famous for its unique smoky flavor that comes from drying it over pinewood fires. This procedure gives it a strong and rich character more intense than any other black teas.

For people who want their beverages strong and energising, we offer loose leaf Lapsang Souchong Tea which guarantees the most amazing taste you’ve ever had, selected with care to satisfy even the most refined taste buds among all tea lovers.

In our company, we are proud to have the best Lapsang Souchong tea leaves from the Wuyi area. We closely cooperate with local farmers to ensure the tea is grown, harvested and produced in sustainable and ethical ways. To keep the quality and identity of our Lapsang tea intact, we carefully pack it in air-proof bags. This serves two purposes: one is to retain flavor and scent; another is every consumer gets nothing short of freshness and genuineness every time.

How to Make Lapsang Souchong Loose Tea

Making a great cup is an art. This how to guide will get strong flavor with good balance.

1. Measure Tea: Use one teaspoonful of Lapsang Souchong loose tea for each cup. For stronger brews, add an extra half teaspoon.
2. Boil Fresh Water: Ideally fresh and cold water should be brought to boil at or above 212 ° F (100° C).
3. Preheat Teapot: Add some hot water into the teapot so that it will become warm as you swish it about then pour out this water before brewing any other tea.
4. Add the Leaves: The preheated teapot should have the Chinese black tea leaves placed inside it.
5. Pour Boiling Water over It: Pour boiling water over the leaves in the pot covering them all up completely so that flavors can be extracted best.
6. Steep Tea: Let steep for three to five minutes; but depending on person preference, adjust time for steeping. If you do it longer, it will be stronger.
7. Strain the Leaves: After steeping is done, pour your tea through a strainer into your cup and remove loose leaves from there onward.

If you don’t like using loose leaves, try our popular Lapsang Souchong Tea Bags.

Optional Additions and Recommendations

To make your Lapsang Souchong Tea experience even better, try adding a little honey or lemon. Either of these will bring out the natural smokiness in the tea while also giving it some sweetness or tang.

If you want to go all out, have it with dark chocolate or a selection of fine cheeses. These flavors match perfectly together and will make for an amazing taste that can be enjoyed when taking time off work at home alone, or during gatherings with friends and family.

Complete Tasting Notes and Description of Flavours

The tea has a taste that can only be described as many-sided, sophisticated and intricate. With the first gulp you will feel strong smokiness which is usually associated with a bonfire on a cold night. This rich flavor is followed by an earthy resinous aftertaste that gives it body and complexity.

While it lingers on your tongue, there are delicate suggestions of pine and cedar woodiness in its composition. This makes for a well-rounded full-bloodedness alongside smoothness and slightly sweet finish which remains long enough to leave behind an impression of class.

The scent of Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea is equally charming; it combines strong smoky aroma with light hints of dried fruits and toasted grains. The brewed tea achieves a deep amber colour of liqueur that visually corresponds to its robust flavor profile.

This unique kind should be consumed slowly so as to appreciate all the layers of taste that were blended together. It does not matter if you drink it alone or pair with any other recommended accompaniments it guarantees exquisite memories about this drink forever etched into one’s mind. Especially when such a person has got sophisticated preferences in matters of tea tasting!

Caffeine Content in Lapsang Souchong Tea

The caffeine content of our smoked tea is relatively moderate, making it a good option for people who want a pick-me-up that won’t knock them off their feet like an excessively caffeinated drink.

Normally, a cup of Lapsang Souchong has about 40-60 mg of caffeine, depending on how long you brew it and how much tea you use. This bracket gives a soft energy spike which works well with morning routines or afternoon breaks.

It’s somewhere in the middle in terms of caffeine levels so that you can have more than one cup throughout the day without getting overstimulated — this makes it fit into any part of your daily tea rotation.

In conclusion, we take pride in providing the best quality Lapsang Souchong tea that is sustainably and ethically sourced from the Wuyi Mountains in China. It’s unique smoky flavor is perfect for people who enjoy strong and full-bodied teas.

With a simple brewing guide and optional accompaniments, anyone can experience the intricate flavors of this extraordinary tea. So why not try and see for yourself what makes it such a beloved favourite among tea enthusiasts?