Lapsang Souchong – Fruity

A sweet, juicy and aromatic Lapsang Souchong with delightful fruit notes of lychee, pear, apple compote and tropical fruits.

Lapsang Souchong (Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong) is a black tea from the Wuyi Mountains in China's Fujian Province. The village of Tong Mu is regarded as the birthplace of this tea. Located within the protected Wuyishan National Nature Reserve, it has been producing black tea for at least 400 years. It is widely believed that the world's first black tea originated here.

A good Lapsang Souchong is unforgettable. Surprisingly smooth and aromatic, it can have very different flavour profiles. Depending on the tea, the dominant notes may be fruity, floral, or reminiscent of honey and cocoa.

Traditionally, Lapsang Souchong was smoked over pinewood fires. It was this smoked version that first became famous in Europe. Today, however, producers in Tong Mu increasingly make unsmoked Lapsang Souchong, allowing the tea's natural flavour and aroma to shine through. At Tejo.lv, you'll find only the unsmoked style.

Brewing:

Western Style:

• Tea amount: 3 g per 300 ml water

• Water temperature: 90 °C

• Steeping time: 3-5 minutes

Gong Fu Style:

• Tea amount: 5 g per 100 ml water

• Water temperature: 90 °C

• First steeping: 5 seconds

• Next infusions: Add 5 seconds each time

• Infusions: 5-8

• Tip: Rinse the leaves briefly (1-2 seconds) before the first infusion to awaken the aroma