Traditional Lapsang

A Black Tea from

Rating

81 / 100

Calculated from 4 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Dark Chocolate, Malt, Maple Syrup, Raisins, Red Currant, Sweet Potatoes, Alcohol, Apricot, Berries, Brandy, Campfire, Cranberry, Cream, Leather, Mineral, Peat, Pine, Scotch, Straw
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Caffeine
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Typical Preparation
Use 7 oz / 200 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Use 4 g of tea
Steep for 3 min, 30 sec
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6 Tasting Notes View all

“I’ve tried several zhengshan xiaozhong from different places and I think this is my favorite. A good black tea for any occasion, a little more special than a daily drinker but not as pricey as some...” Read full tasting note
“Finished off the packet this morning. It makes a much more interesting and boozy gongfu session than the campfire-smokey western brew. Big difference!” Read full tasting note
“My work friend who’s on mat leave right now had a small get together last night to celebrate her son’s 100th day. I’ve never really seen 100 day celebrations/parties, but apparently it’s pretty...” Read full tasting note

Description

Also referred to as Zhengshan Xiaozhong and Lapsang Souchong, this is a classic black tea from Wuyi in Fujian province. While some modern versions of this tea are smoked, the traditional version is processed with no smoke. It has naturally occurring flavors of yams and pine, with a rich body.

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