Lapsang Souchong is an age old favourite among our shop regulars in Lancaster. This tea was traditionally smoked over pinewood fires and originates from the Wuyi Mountians in Fujian hence La (pine)...
Lapsang Souchong is an age old favourite among our shop regulars in Lancaster. This tea was traditionally smoked over pinewood fires and originates from the Wuyi Mountians in Fujian hence La (pine) Sang (wood) - Fuzhou Dialect. This drying process originates as a method of oxidizing the tea to preserve it during long voyages when it was first shipped to Europe. it's always surprising how a tea that smells so strong & smokey can deliver such a refreshing brew. The liquor should not be as potent as its fragrance. As with its loose leaf cousin just avoid over-infusion & you'll be delighted & entranced by the delicacy of this all-time classic.