Description

• Item No. B05632-1 Lapsang Souchong Tea
• Lapsang Souchong is a very famous black tea from the Wuyi mountains of Fujian, China and means “smoky sub-variety” in Fukienese dialect.  Normally people in China call it as Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, which is similar to Jin Jun Mei.  According to legend, this tea acquired its distinctive smoky flavor when Chinese tea sought an efficient method to preserve their teas for shipment during the era, which commenced in the 17th century. The leaf of Lapsang Souchong is almost coral black, large, loose and slightly curled. This is the one of scented teas originally and created by drying in bamboo baskets over pine fires. Its flavor is rich, heady and subtle with a smoky, amber-red liquor. This tea has an intense flavor that evokes images campfires whiskey. This tea is also one of the base teas in ‘Russian Caravan’ blends. Some study shows that this tea like other black teas contains antioxidants, which can help protect the body from cell damage and reduce inflammation. The contained polyphenol may improve heart health and lower risk of certain chronic diseases. Click here for the story…
• Brewing tip: 1 teaspoon, 212 °F, 5 minutes.
• Net weight:  Option 1: @$12.77 per 8-oz bag; Option 2: @$118.74 per 5-lbs bag.  All are packed in foil bag.
• Shipping: Within 24 hours.