“Wow! I was unsure how this one would be because the normal flavor profile of a lapsang souchoung is not really my favorite but this is great, really something unique. It has a chocolate, caramel,...” Read full tasting note
“I had a good chuckle when I checked to see what this Teavivre sample was, and saw it was the unsmoked Lapsang that ashmanra and LuckyMe recommended to me a few days ago. Didn’t remember I’d grabbed...” Read full tasting note
“Ashmanra’s Sipdown Challenge | May 2023 | National Eat What You Want Day: Drink what you really want! I’m a day late with this prompt, but oh well! This is barely a sipdown because the sample I...” Read full tasting note
“Quite nice tea on a Saturday night. Most unique black tea I’ve tried so far. Dry leaf: orange zest. Wet leaf: wet earth, malt. Taste: tangy, orange.” Read full tasting note
Strong honey and caramel flavor
Lapsang Souchong Wild Black Tea is known as Cai Cha Lapsang Souchong by the local people. You might assume that all lapsang souchong teas have a bitter, smoky taste, as long as you have some knowledge of the traditional pine-tree drying process used to make it; this time, however, since this is both a high-quality and semi-wild tea, this particular type has amazing unique characters and no hint of bitterness in its flavor.
Unlike other wild teas, TeaVivre’s wild lapsang souchong gives off a strong dried longan aroma, with a smooth drinking feeling without any astringency. The unusual wild undertone, mellow taste, and reddish liquid brought out by the traditional rolling process all contribute to its exotic and unique flavor. Once you drink this tea, you will never forget about it.
Recommend Brewing Method
Cup Method
Teacup: 12oz / 355ml
194℉ / 90℃
2 Teaspoons / 3g Tea
Brewing time: 3 – 5 mins
Chinese Gongfu Method
Gaiwan: 3.8oz / 110ml
194℉ / 90℃
5g Tea
5 steeps: rinse, 5s, 5s, 10s, 15s, 30s
Rinse time is around 5 seconds
Origin:
Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China
Season:
Spring Tea
Dry Leaf:
Leaves are thick, robust, tightly rolled strips
Aroma:
Smelling of pleasant Longan aroma
Liquor:
Bright and clear reddish orange
Taste:
Strong flavor of honey & caramel aroma, smooth and rich mouthfeel, leaving an impression of sweet potato taste
Tea Bush:
Wild Caicha
Tea Garden:
Tongmu Tea Garden in Tongmu Village, located north of the Wuyi Mountain National Nature Reserve, is the source of the Jiuqu Stream scenic spot of the Wuyi Mountain, and also the hometown of Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong – the Chinese name for lapsang souchong. The four seasons here are clear, and this region experiences an annual total rainfall of greater than 2300mm on average. The tea here is grown in a semi-wild environment, lush with mountain forests spanning about 315,000mu, and at an altitude between 1000 and 1500 meters. The sea of clouds, rich vegetation, and crystal mountain springs come together to establish the marvelous scenery here, and make this land especially suitable for tea cultivation. Along with tea, bamboo is also an important industry in Tongmu.
Caffeine:
Less than 40% of a cup of coffee
Storage:
Store in airtight, opaque packaging; in cool, dry place
Shelf Life:
36 Months
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