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Organic Lapsang Souchong
$28.14 USD
Unit price perOrganic Lapsang Souchong (Smoked Black Tea)
Some teas whisper.
Lapsang Souchong arrives like firewood catching flame.
Bold, smoky, and unforgettable, Organic Lapsang Souchong is one of the world’s most distinctive black teas—a tea that has been warming cups and dividing opinions for generations. The first sip brings an intense smoky aroma, rich with the scent of pine smoke and campfire warmth. Then, slowly, the smoke softens, revealing the smooth, full-bodied black tea waiting underneath.
That balance is what makes this tea special.
Not just smoke for the sake of smoke—but depth, structure, and warmth held together in harmony.
It is powerful without becoming harsh.
And once acquired, it becomes impossible to forget.
Origin
This tea is grown in the famed Yellow Mountain (黄山) region of Anhui Province, China, at elevations ranging from 200 to 800 meters above sea level.
The region’s cool mountain air, shifting mist, and mineral-rich soil create ideal conditions for producing black tea with both body and clarity.
Lapsang Souchong is one of the oldest smoked teas in the world and remains deeply tied to Chinese tea history. Traditionally, the tea leaves are smoked over pinewood fires, creating the signature aroma that made this style famous across Europe centuries ago.
This version focuses on balance—preserving the tea’s natural richness beneath the smoke rather than overpowering it.
The result is a tea that feels bold, layered, and surprisingly refined.
How It Is Made
After harvest, the tea leaves are withered, rolled, and fully oxidized to develop their dark color and rich black tea character.
They are then carefully smoked using traditional methods, allowing the leaves to absorb deep woody aromas and the unmistakable warmth of smoke.
The smoking process completely transforms the tea's richness, turning it dark black.
What begins as a classic black tea becomes something darker, fuller, and more atmospheric.
Yet beneath the smoke remains a smooth, satisfying tea with body and balance.
This is what separates great Lapsang Souchong from novelty.
The tea still matters.
Taste Profile
Organic Lapsang Souchong creates a tea experience that feels bold, smoky, and deeply warming.
Aroma
Pine smoke, campfire warmth, cedar wood, and the richness of dark black tea.
Flavour
Intense smoky character that softens into a smooth, full-bodied black tea with subtle earthy sweetness.
Finish
Lingering, warm, and comforting with a balanced smoky aftertaste.
This is a tea that fills the room long before the cup is empty.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep Time: 90 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps possible
Excellent both hot and iced.
Shorter steeps highlight brightness and balance, while longer infusions deepen the smoky character.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Lapsang Souchong
People return to Organic Lapsang Souchong because no other tea tastes remotely like it.
The smoky aroma, the warming depth, the surprising smoothness beneath the fire—it creates a tea experience that feels dramatic yet comforting.
For some, it recalls cedar cabins and wood fires.
For others, old whisky, leather-bound books, or cold evenings beside rain-covered windows.
This is not everyday tea for everyone.
But for those who love it, nothing else replaces it.
Smoky. Bold. Timeless.
A tea with unmistakable character.
Organic Lapsang Souchong
$28.14 USD
Unit price perOrganic Lapsang Souchong (Smoked Black Tea)
Some teas whisper.
Lapsang Souchong arrives like firewood catching flame.
Bold, smoky, and unforgettable, Organic Lapsang Souchong is one of the world’s most distinctive black teas—a tea that has been warming cups and dividing opinions for generations. The first sip brings an intense smoky aroma, rich with the scent of pine smoke and campfire warmth. Then, slowly, the smoke softens, revealing the smooth, full-bodied black tea waiting underneath.
That balance is what makes this tea special.
Not just smoke for the sake of smoke—but depth, structure, and warmth held together in harmony.
It is powerful without becoming harsh.
And once acquired, it becomes impossible to forget.
Origin
This tea is grown in the famed Yellow Mountain (黄山) region of Anhui Province, China, at elevations ranging from 200 to 800 meters above sea level.
The region’s cool mountain air, shifting mist, and mineral-rich soil create ideal conditions for producing black tea with both body and clarity.
Lapsang Souchong is one of the oldest smoked teas in the world and remains deeply tied to Chinese tea history. Traditionally, the tea leaves are smoked over pinewood fires, creating the signature aroma that made this style famous across Europe centuries ago.
This version focuses on balance—preserving the tea’s natural richness beneath the smoke rather than overpowering it.
The result is a tea that feels bold, layered, and surprisingly refined.
How It Is Made
After harvest, the tea leaves are withered, rolled, and fully oxidized to develop their dark color and rich black tea character.
They are then carefully smoked using traditional methods, allowing the leaves to absorb deep woody aromas and the unmistakable warmth of smoke.
The smoking process completely transforms the tea's richness, turning it dark black.
What begins as a classic black tea becomes something darker, fuller, and more atmospheric.
Yet beneath the smoke remains a smooth, satisfying tea with body and balance.
This is what separates great Lapsang Souchong from novelty.
The tea still matters.
Taste Profile
Organic Lapsang Souchong creates a tea experience that feels bold, smoky, and deeply warming.
Aroma
Pine smoke, campfire warmth, cedar wood, and the richness of dark black tea.
Flavour
Intense smoky character that softens into a smooth, full-bodied black tea with subtle earthy sweetness.
Finish
Lingering, warm, and comforting with a balanced smoky aftertaste.
This is a tea that fills the room long before the cup is empty.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep Time: 90 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps possible
Excellent both hot and iced.
Shorter steeps highlight brightness and balance, while longer infusions deepen the smoky character.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Lapsang Souchong
People return to Organic Lapsang Souchong because no other tea tastes remotely like it.
The smoky aroma, the warming depth, the surprising smoothness beneath the fire—it creates a tea experience that feels dramatic yet comforting.
For some, it recalls cedar cabins and wood fires.
For others, old whisky, leather-bound books, or cold evenings beside rain-covered windows.
This is not everyday tea for everyone.
But for those who love it, nothing else replaces it.
Smoky. Bold. Timeless.
A tea with unmistakable character.