Premium Pine Smoked Old Bush Lapsang Souchong Black Tea

This smoked Lapsang Souchong is an exquisite tea variety cherished for its distinctive smokiness and complex flavor profile. 

Origin and Processing: This tea leaves are carefully selected from older tea bushes, which tend to produce leaves with deeper flavors. The leaves are then smoked over pine wood fires, imparting a robust smoky aroma and flavor to the tea. This traditional smoking process is what sets Lapsang Souchong apart from other black teas.

Flavor Profile: The smoky aroma and taste of Premium Pine Smoked Lapsang Souchong are its defining characteristics. The smokiness is often described as reminiscent of pine forests or a cozy campfire. Beneath the smokiness, you'll find underlying notes of earthiness, maltiness, and sometimes hints of fruitiness or sweetness. The combination of these flavors creates a complex and memorable drinking experience.

Appearance and Infusion: The tea leaves of Premium Pine Smoked Lapsang Souchong are dark and twisted, reflecting the traditional processing methods. When brewed, the liquor can range from amber to reddish-brown, depending on the steeping time and leaf quality.

Caffeine Content: Being a black tea, This Premium Pine Smoked Old Bush Lapsang Souchong Black Tea contains a moderate amount of caffeine. This makes it a suitable choice for those looking for a flavorful tea with a bit of a caffeine boost.

Culinary Uses: Apart from being enjoyed on its own, Lapsang Souchong can be used as an ingredient in various culinary creations. It can add a smoky depth to both sweet and savory dishes, as well as be incorporated into marinades or sauces.

Serving Recommendations: This Black Tea is often savored on its own to fully appreciate its unique flavors. Some people enjoy it with a touch of honey or milk, although the latter might overwhelm the smoky taste.

History: Lapsang Souchong black tea (also known as Wuyi Bohea) is the first black tea that was ever produced (known as Red Tea in China) centuries ago. It was first brought back to European countries by the Dutch in 1604 and rapidly became popular throughout the rest of Europe. Lapsang Souchong was so popular in Britain that trying to reproduce it inexpensively launched the British tea industry in India. This smoke Lapsang Souchong is originally from the Tong Mu Guan area in Xin Cun town in the Wuyi region of Fujian province. The farmers and factories in Tong Mu Guan are very famous and only produce a limited quantity of Lapsang Souchong for export. 

Factory: Yan Shang tea institute

Origin: Xin Cun town, Tong Mu Guan area in in the Wuyi region, Fujian province

Appearance: Dark and twisted leaves. 

Aroma: Woody and smoky.

Taste: Rich and smoky. Taste smooth and full body. Comfortable drying with sweet after taste.

Types: Black / Red

Harvest Period: April.2023