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Details
Our Lapsang Souchong China Black Tea delivers a smoked and distinctive flavor, with the heady aroma of a camp fire. This tea originates from Fujian province. The Fukienese word 'souchong' means sub-variety - that is a sub-variety of other black teas from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian. When Lapsang Souchong was first exported to western European countries and became famous on the international markets, it was no doubt due to the distinct aroma and flavor. Interestingly, the best Lapsang is produced in the nature preserve located in the Wuyi Mountains where the high mountains with thick pine forests and heavy mist provide the ideal environment for growing top quality tea. Legend claims that the smoking process was discovered by accident. During the Qing dynasty, an army unit passing through Xingcun (Star Village) camped in a tea factory filled with fresh leaves awaiting processing. When the soldiers left and the workers could get back into the premises, they realized that to arrive at market in time, it was too late to dry the leaves in the usual way. So they lit open fires of pine wood to hasten the drying. Not only did the tea reach the market in time, but the smoked pine flavor created a sensation! Depending upon one's palate, the taste can be light and intriguing or it can be heavy and overpowering. Lapsang Souchong is best described as an acquired taste. For the best brew, Lapsang Souchong China Black Tea should steep in water that has been brought to a rolling boil for 2-5 minutes.
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Additional Information
Clearance Non-Clearance Country Of Origin China Season Everyday Size 5lb Product Type Loose Leaf Tea Dietary Options Caffeinated Dietary Options Gluten Free Flavor Lapsang Souchong Type Black Tea Type China Black Tea Left Overlay Image gluten-free-prod.png Brand English Tea Store -
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
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Strong
Strong
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Great tea, cannot get it from my usual tea store
Great tea, cannot get it from my usual tea store
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Flavor
Flavor. I like the convenience of buying 5# at a time.
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Always wonderful!
Just wish the prices didn't have to go up..
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Excellent robust tea at a great price
This variety of tea is not always easy to find, especially at a reasonable price. This tea is of good quality and is a great value in the 5 pound package for those that want to drink this tea daily.
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Reduces my need to order so often
Reduces my need to order so often.
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K
K
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Smoked tea
Love it
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Lapsang Souchong
Overall an excellent deal. It’s flavor was a bit more sharp or maybe tannic is the right word than I would have liked, but it’s an above average quality regardless. Souchong is my favorite type of tea (hence buying 5lbs at once), and I’ve had a number of different brands. This one is a good buy. I’m only not leaving a five star review because it isn’t the best Souchong I’ve had, but it’s up there in the top three-ish, and by far the best price per pound. Shipping was uncomplicated and fast.
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Clearance | Non-Clearance |
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Country Of Origin | China |
Season | Everyday |
Size | 5lb |
Product Type | Loose Leaf Tea |
Dietary Options | Caffeinated |
Dietary Options | Gluten Free |
Flavor | Lapsang Souchong |
Type | Black Tea |
Type | China Black Tea |
Left Overlay Image | gluten-free-prod.png |
Brand | English Tea Store |
12 Reviews
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Strong
Strong
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Great tea, cannot get it from my usual tea store
Great tea, cannot get it from my usual tea store
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Flavor
Flavor. I like the convenience of buying 5# at a time.
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Always wonderful!
Just wish the prices didn't have to go up..
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Excellent robust tea at a great price
This variety of tea is not always easy to find, especially at a reasonable price. This tea is of good quality and is a great value in the 5 pound package for those that want to drink this tea daily.
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Reduces my need to order so often
Reduces my need to order so often.
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K
K
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Smoked tea
Love it
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Lapsang Souchong
Overall an excellent deal. It’s flavor was a bit more sharp or maybe tannic is the right word than I would have liked, but it’s an above average quality regardless. Souchong is my favorite type of tea (hence buying 5lbs at once), and I’ve had a number of different brands. This one is a good buy. I’m only not leaving a five star review because it isn’t the best Souchong I’ve had, but it’s up there in the top three-ish, and by far the best price per pound. Shipping was uncomplicated and fast.