World famous Chinese black tea with exotic smoky taste. Lapsang Souchong began to export to Europe in the 15th century. This is where one of the legends of his appearance.
When tea arriving at the port tea decided to dry on charcoal. As a result, it has acquired a characteristic smoky aroma and a specific smack.
According to another legend, the tea makers simply did not have time to prepare tea for the buyers and to speed up the drying, they used the fire-drying of pine wood.
Earlier tea was preferred mainly by men. But in recent years Lapsang Souchong has become popular and favorite tea including for women.
We sell the Chinese version of Lapsang souchong, which has almost no smokywood aroma or such aroma is present in a very small degree. The aroma of our tea is strong and sweet. The taste is multifaceted, sweet, pleasant and without bitterness, with a slight hint of tartness.
1. Brewing method--Chinese Traditional (with gaiwan and so on)
Volume, ml.--150ml
Quantity, Gr.--5g
Water temperature--85~95°C
Brewing Time--5-8 sec. + 5-10 sec. With each subsequent brewing
Number of brewing--5~7
2. Brewing method--Gunfu teapot
Volume, ml.--300ml
Quantity, Gr.--6~8g
Water temperature--85~95°C
Brewing Time--10 sec. + 10 sec. With each subsequent brewing
Number of brewing--3~5
Storage of this type of tea is recommended in a tightly sealed package, in a dry, cool place, away from sunlight.