Tea

Lapsang Souchong Loose Tea

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Item No. 356345
€ 13.20 € 11.00

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A speciality of China's Fujian Province, this smooth loose leaf black tea is smoked over pinewood.

Vegan SuitableVegetarian

 
  • Full Description

    Smoky Lapsang Souchong is dried over fires of resin-sweet pinewood, a technique discovered by accident back in the 16th century. After a travelling army decided to spend the night in the tea warehouses, there was only one thing to save the tea from the stench: smoking it over local pinewood. European traders soon developed a taste for the astonishingly aromatic loose leaf tea christened Lapsang Souchong – and the rest is history.

    • Origin:  China

    • Tea type:  Black

    • Number of servings (using 1tsp/ 2g per cup): 75g = 37.5 cups

    • Ideal for using with:  Glass Pao Infuser Mug, Chelsea Glass Teapot with Infuser and Infusers & Strainers

  • Ingredients

    Smoked Black Tea

    Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

  • Product Specifications
    Code: 356345

    Weight: 100g

    Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.

    Stackable Caddy: If you choose the caddy option it will stack with our other tea caddies

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TEA TYPE

Black Tea

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TASTE PROFILE

A strong campfire smokiness

FOOD PAIRING

Try with smoked salmon for an intense smoky hit

CAFFEINE

Medium (37mg per cup)

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NO.511

NUMEROLOGY

Our smoky Lapsang is a real bonfire brew, so we thought we’d give it the number 511 to remember, remember the 5th of November. Fabulous with fireworks and toffee apples.

CHINA

The origins of tea lie in China: legend has it that it was discovered when a few leaves fell into the mythical emperor Shennong's cup of hot water. Today China produces thousands of different varieties ranging from black and green tea to more unusual teas, like puerh or yellow tea.

Store in a sealed jar or tin, such as our Fill-Me-Up Tea Caddies.

How to Make

1 tsp loose tea

200ml water

  1. Pop 1 tsp of loose tea per cup into a Pao mug or teapot with an infuser
  2. Pour in 200ml water per cup boiled to 98 degrees
  3. Wait for 3-5 minutes
  4. Remove infuser and enjoy
Black Tea

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2 tsp loose tea

100ml freshly boiled water

Ice

Fruit or mint to garnish (optional)

  1. Add the loose tea to a refillable teabag or an infuser and place in a cup or heat-resistant glass
  2. Pour over freshly boiled water. Remove the teabag/infuser
  3. Top up with plenty of ice
  4. Garnish with fruit and sprigs of mint if desired
Iced Tea

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