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. The Tong Mu area in the Wuyi Mountains of China is considered the birthplace of traditional Lapsang Souchong. Located within a protected nature reserve, the area includes several small villages with a long history of tea production. Black tea has been made here for at least 400 years. It is believed that the world's first black tea originated here.

A good Lapsang Souchong is a tea to remember. Surprisingly delicate and aromatic, it can offer a range of flavours, from fruity and floral notes to honey and cocoa. Traditionally, Lapsang Souchong was smoked over pinewood fires. It was this smoky version that first won over Europe, but today, unsmoked Lapsang Souchong is increasingly being produced in the Tong Mu area, allowing the tea's natural flavour and aroma to shine through. At Tejo.lv, you'll find only unsmoked Lapsang Souchong.

This particular Lapsang Souchong is made from the leaves of tea bushes over 30 years old, growing semi-wild. The leaves are harvested in Tong Mu, at the heart of the historic Lapsang Souchong growing region.

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