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A Lapsang Souchong smoked using the resinous bark of the pine trees, as well as the fragrant wood. Deep, dark, and strong this is not for the fainthearted.
Picked, rolled, fired and then smoked, this loose leaf tea epitomises hand-made orthodox crafting. In an age of artificial chemicals and flavourings, these are real wood-smoked leaves. Unlike the subtlety of our Lapsang Souchong, this loose leaf tea is more of a Laphroaig than a Springbank.
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
A rich, peaty black tea. The aroma is much like sitting by an open fire; smoky, warming and comforting. Many of our customers enjoy this tea brewed strong and add a silky drop of milk. It also makes a fine hot toddy with whiskey and honey.
Cost Per Cup
Cost Per Cup
25p per cup based on 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water and 2 infusions.
Origin
Origin
Wuyi mountains, Fujian province, China
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Recommended Infusion Guide
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Quantity
Use 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water.
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Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 80°C water.
To enjoy this tea very strong and balanced with rich, full-fat milk, use water at a higher temperature (90-95°C). -
Time
Infuse for 1 - 2 minutes, tasting regularly.
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Infusions
You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.
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Quantity
Use 0.1 oz of leaf per 5.5 fl oz of water.
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Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 176°F water.
To enjoy this tea very strong and balanced with rich, full-fat milk, use water at a higher temperature (194-203°F). -
Time
Infuse for 1 - 2 minutes, tasting regularly.
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Infusions
You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.
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Quantity
Use 1 level tsp. per 150ml of water.
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Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 80°C water.
To enjoy this tea very strong and balanced with rich, full-fat milk, use water at a higher temperature (90-95°C). -
Time
Infuse for 1 - 2 minutes, tasting regularly.
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Infusions
You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.
More infusion tips
How to infuse your tea is very personal, and these are just our recommendations based on experience. Please experiment with these variables to your heart's delight. These are our recommendations, not hard and fast rules. The most delicious tea is the one you love.
Our guide uses a standard tea cup size (150ml/5.5 oz) as a measure, please adjust the quantity of leaf accordingly for less or more water. Our whole loose leaves are of such a high quality that you can infuse our teas at least twice, and the second infusion is often better than the first, with different flavours revealed as the leaf softens. If you prefer your tea stronger, add more leaf, don’t leave it for longer (this will just make it bitter).

From 'Infused: Adventures in Tea':
"To make what is known as Tarry Lapsang, the stronger relation, the bark is left on for a more resinous taste. It’s finished with a longer smoking, to add more heft."
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