Lapsang Souchong 正山小种

$10.90

Lapsang Souchong is the first black tea in the world and is also referred to as smoked tea due to its unique distinct smoky flavour as the leaves are smoke-dried over pinewood fires instead of the natural drying process. It is the ancestors of black tea in history.

It is sold in London as the Royal Black Tea in the past but now it is branded as its original name Lapsang Souchong. Unlike the deep smoky flavour which the European favour, this is the lightly smoked premium version using First flush tea buds accompanied with floral/longan hint. Most people are in love with this flavour and it helps with a hangover too!

It is said that during the Qing dynasty, an army camped in a tea factory. When the tea workers returned, they realized that it is causing delay into processing the tea to the market if they were to dry the tea in the normal process. So, the quick-witted workers dried the teas over the pinewood fires to speed up the process, thus, creating this unique flavour tea.

Benefits

- Strengthen the immune system, protect your body from viruses that cause colds, influenza (flu), hepatitis, dysentery or other diseases
- Fight against various types of inflammations
- Aids in weight loss
- Reduce bad cholesterol and triglycerides
- Lower blood pressure, sugar level
- Improves digestion
- Boost concentration
- High antioxidants
- Potential cancer fighter
- Calming effect, relaxation

Taste

Lightly smoke aroma and flavour accompanied with floral/longan hint.

Origin

Wu Yi Shan, Fujian Province

Appearance

Tiny black tea leaves.

Directions

Pour freshly boiled water over a tea bag for 1-2 minutes or 1-2 teaspoons of loose tea in a cup and infuse for 3 minutes.

*Recommended to pour away the first brew to 'wash' the tea.