Lapsang Souchong
Lapsang Souchong
The smokiness of the ancient and world-renowned Lapsang Souchong is present here in this classic Lapsang direct from Wu Yi in the Fujian province of China. The aroma evokes charred spruces, wood ash, smouldering campfires and cedar, with a full-bodied taste and long-lingering smokiness.
The leaves of this tea are dried slowly over barkless pine fires for a less intense flavour, but it suffuses the leaves with a lingering smokiness. The tea is, however, soft and incredibly easy to drink with a surprisingly light-coloured liquor. As it has less caffeine than many other black teas, it can be drunk both as a companion to food (it pairs especially well with spicy dishes), and as an elegant after supper digestif.
| Chinese Name | Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong 正山小种 |
|---|---|
| English Pronunciation | jung shan shee-ow jong |
| Range | Everyday |
| Country | China |
| Year of Production | 2011 |
| Harvesting Area | Fujian |
| Harvest Date | Spring 2011 |
| Aroma | Distinctive smokiness with subtle woody notes |
| Liquor | Bright light chestnut brown |
| Tasting Notes | Pine-smoked leaves give the dominate flavour over softer, fruit flavours |
| Quick Brewing Instructions | 2 tsp per cup (200ml); water temperature 95°C (203°F). Infuse 2-3 mins and reinfuse the same leaves 2-3 times. |
