Lapsang Souchong - Loose Tea

	Full bodied, smooth with crisp, smoky flavour.
	Luxury Black Tea.
	Fujian Province, China.
	3-7 Mins 1/Cup 100°C
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A true classic of the black tea world, traditional Lapsang Souchong offers a distinctively bold profile that brings rich variety to any high-street café or country house hotel lounge. Its comforting depth makes it a trusted favourite for guest service throughout the cooler months and beyond.
Sourced from high-altitude gardens in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian, China, these mature leaves undergo traditional smoking over sweet pine wood. It brews into a bright, copper-red liquor with a crisp black tea character and a deep, natural smokiness that needs no added flavourings to shine.
Medium in caffeine, it serves beautifully throughout the day as a reassuring hot pot alongside savoury afternoon tea treats or as an iced tea, brew at double-strength and pour over ice for a unique summer drink.

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Lapsang

Posted by Sue Parker on Mar 22, 2024

Great smokiness. Give it the full amount of time to brew,then enjoy.

Tea Facts

Ingredients: Black Tea
Leaves: Thick, glossy black tea strips (Special Leaf Lapsang Souchong)
Latin/ Botanical Names: Camellia sinensis
Grown: China (Fujian Province - Xingchun region / Wuyi Mountains, 1500-4900 feet)
Aroma: Heady, comforting aroma of an oak and pine fire
Infused Colour: Bright with amber-reddish hues
Caffeine: Medium Caffeine Level
Harmonisation Codes: <3Kg 0902300000 | >3Kg 0902400000

Serving Guide

Tea Menu: A distinctive addition to the black tea menu, perfect for afternoon tea services, fireside lounge offerings, and savoury food pairings.
Per Serving: 2g to 2.5g (approx 1 slightly heaping teaspoon per 200-260ml)
Water: Freshly drawn boiling water (100°C) to maximise full extraction of the leaves and rich smoky essential oils.
Brewing Time: Steep for 3-5 minutes; extended steeping times simply intensify the flavour.
To Serve: Enjoy plain to savour the natural pine smoke, or add a splash of milk or a slice of lemon according to taste.

Health Benefits

Vascular Function & Heart Health: Human clinical trials show that regular consumption of black tea (Camellia sinensis) supports endothelial function and healthy vascular reactivity in adults.[1]
Cognitive Focus & Alertness: Clinical studies evaluating natural black tea amino acids, including L-theanine combined with caffeine, demonstrate measurable enhancements in mental alertness and sustained attention.[2]
Metabolic & Postprandial Support: Human trials investigating black tea intake indicate positive effects on postprandial glucose regulation and metabolic health following meals.[3]

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Lapsang Souchong FAQs

The characteristic smoky note comes from a traditional drying and smoking process in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian. After the leaves are rolled and fermented, they are placed in bamboo sieves suspended directly over fires of burning pine wood, allowing the damp tea leaves to naturally absorb the aromatic pine smoke.

In the regional Fukienese dialect, 'souchong' refers to a sub-variety of tea leaf. In practical harvesting, it describes the larger, more mature leaves picked from smaller tea bushes during the peak harvest in early May, which are sturdy enough to withstand the traditional rolling and pine-smoking stages.

Because of its robust, smoky aroma and clean taste, Lapsang Souchong pairs exceptionally well with savoury foods. It is a wonderful accompaniment to smoked meats, cheeses, afternoon tea sandwiches, or hearty autumn dishes, and it can even be served plain or with a slice of lemon.