China Lapsang Souchong Tea - Loose Leaf
English Tea StoreDiscover Lapsang Souchong, the rebel of teas! Hailing from the misty Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, China, this tea boasts a bold, smoky flavor that's as legendary as its origins. Picture this: soldiers in ancient China stumble upon tea leaves drying in a village, but time is running out. What do they do? They improvise, lighting a fire of pinewood that accidentally infuses the leaves with a mesmerizing smokiness. And thus, Lapsang Souchong was born – a tea that defies convention and delights adventurers.
The best Lapsang is produced in the heart of a nature preserve, where pine forests meet thick mist, each batch of Lapsang Souchong is a masterpiece. The leaves undergo a meticulous process: they're withered over crackling fires, pan-fried to perfection, and gently smoked over smoldering pine fires until they transform into thick, glossy strips bursting with flavor. The result? A dark red brew that's not just tea, but an experience. Its unique aroma and taste intrigue the palate, offering a journey from light and mysterious to bold and unforgettable.
Whether you sip it straight or experiment with sugar and milk, Lapsang Souchong promises to be an acquired taste worth acquiring. Join the ranks of tea aficionados who seek more than just a beverage – they seek a story in every cup. Are you ready to taste tradition, adventure, and a touch of rebellion? Lapsang Souchong awaits.
China Lapsang Souchong Tea is gluten free, as well as nuts, wheat, crustacea, eggs, milk/dairy, sulfites, and soy lecithin free. This tea is packed at a factory that has nuts on the premises.
Cup Charachteristics: A superior leaf Lapsang Souchong offering a crisp character with the remarkable and heady aroma of an oak fire.
Ingredients: Black Tea
Caffeine Level: Medium
Antioxidant Level: Low
Kosher: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Nutritional Information: Amount per Serving; Serving size 2.5 grams of loose tea. Makes 8 fluid ounces or 240 milliliters.
- Calories: 0
- Fat: 0 grams, 0 %
- Sodium: 2 milligrams, 0 %
- Carbohydrate: 1 grams, 0%
- Protein: 0.1 grams
- Not a significant source of fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron
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- Clearance:
- Non-Clearance
- Country Of Origin:
- China
- Season:
- Everyday
- Size:
- 4oz
- Product Type:
- Loose Leaf Tea
- Dietary Options:
- Caffeinated
- Dietary Options:
- Gluten Free
- Flavor:
- Lapsang Souchong
- Type:
- Black Tea
- Type:
- China Black Tea
- _PDF:
- Brewing_TOLSLL_BLKLSS|pdf|Details and Brewing Instructions
- final_sale:
- true
- Return Policy:
- Not Returnable
- Ingredients:
- Black tea
- Cup Characteristics:
- A superior leaf Lapsang Souchong offering a crisp character with the remarkable and heady aroma of an oak fire.