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Comm Guy drank ZS90: Lapsang Souchong Black Dragon by Upton Tea Imports

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For me, the smokiness of Lapsang Souchong has relegated it to an afternoon or evening cup. Until now. This Black Dragon variation from Upton Tea is worthy of the first-cup position in my day! The smoky edge is simultaneously subtle and evident, and the underlying tea is smooth and flavorful.

While I might generally describe Lapsang Souchong as “perfect for a cool, blustery day,” I would be quick to define Upton’s unique variation as simply “perfect”. No caveats.

Flavors: Ash, Smoke, Smooth

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Boiling 4 min, 0 sec

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I’ve heard others refer to me as a Renaissance man. I’m more apt to describe myself in a sentence ending with “…and master of none.”

I play music. I design and build things. I love art and quirky stuff. And I have a really cool wife.

In an attempt at a more graceful aging, I entered the wonderful world of tea for its health benefits in 2017. A home roaster and seasoned coffee-ologist, I dove quickly in, gleaning knowledge from every source possible and tasting all I could afford to buy, beg or borrow. Hundreds of cups, pots, bags and blends into it, I still consider myself a neophyte Steepster.

I’ve discovered I am a huge fan of Pu-erh and Assam, and quickly warmed up to Oolong, Yunnan Blacks, Keemun, and Matcha.

I enjoy Tisanes, too. We buy herbs in bulk and blend for both benefits and taste. In that order.