China Lapsang Souchong - 581

A Black Tea from

Rating

78 / 100

Calculated from 10 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Campfire, Smoke, Sweet, Vanilla, Wood
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Typical Preparation
Use 8 oz / 236 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Use 3 g of tea
Steep for 3 min, 30 sec
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9 Tasting Notes View all

“It’s a nice surprise when you find something at the back of the tea cabinet you forgot about. (I guess I can start hiding my own Easter eggs soon.) The initial fragrance on this is smoky and very...” Read full tasting note
“Quite possibly my favorite type of tea. Its has this comforting smoky aroma that is like no other. The taste is bold, smoky, and earthy. A truly amazing tea. Nothing better than sipping on a cup of...” Read full tasting note
“Smokey…Smokey…SMOKEY!!! This tea delivers just what it says. Like a campfire but better and safer to drink. A very rich flavor. What scares me most is my 3 yr old daughter tried it thinking she...” Read full tasting note
“I was surprised by the quality and taste of this tea, keeping in mind it costs less than 6€/100g. I find it very similar to more expensive Lapsang Souchongs (e.g. the Fortnum&Mason Lapsang...” Read full tasting note

Description

Legend has it that this intense, smoky Black tea from the Fujian Province was the result of an accidental drying of the leaves in haste over pine fires. The rejected tea eventually ended up being traded to the Dutch, who sang its praises and requested more. Thus, this unforgettably pungent, smooth tea came into purposeful production, and worldwide admiration.

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