Lapsang Souchong Tea, smoked mountain Chinese tea.

It is one of the oldest black teas from China. It is made using the fourth and fifth leaves of the tree (counting from the bud). It is dried with smoke from pine needles and wood.

Lapsang Souchong, a story over 400 years old.

Its origin comes from the need to dry tea quickly. This method is safe and inexpensive for its tea enhancement. Indirectly, it resulted in an exquisite smoked tea, however more appreciated in Europe than in China.

How to prepare Lapsang Souchong Tea.

Its preparation is simple and identical to that of other black teas (3 grams for 2-3 minutes at 95ºC). It is perfect for breakfast as it pairs wonderfully with natural and plant-based milk.

The properties of this smoked tea.

Its main properties are that it is diuretic and astringent. Although it may contain less caffeine and more fluoride than other teas in its category, it remains stimulating like all black teas. Likewise, it awakens the taste buds.

The culinary use of Lapsang Souchong Tea.

Since the 1930s, thanks to this smoked tea, we can add to our dishes a flavor impossible to reproduce in a home kitchen: smoking. It adds depth to many meat, fish, or vegetable dishes.

This tea has a delicate and slightly floral base, making it also suitable for very refined cuisines. Include it in your dishes and your guests will ask where you hide your smoker.

Without a doubt, you must try Lapsang Souchong and we hope you will be as captivated by its authentic taste as we are.