Lapsang Souchong

Estate Name: Star Village Tea Garden
Farming Methods: Natural farming. EU pesticide compliant
Production Methods:  Plucking – Withering – Rolling – Oxidization – Frying – Re-rolling – Pine smoke roasting

Other Notes: Lapsang Souchong is the world’s oldest black tea. It was “accidentally” discovered through mutation processing of green tea. Our grade Lapsang Souchong is made using one bud two leaves from Fuyun No.6 cultivar planted in Star Village of Wuyi. It is processed by the traditional method. It has strong pine smoke flavor and mellow taste.

The premium orthodox grade is made in the original place Tong Mu Guan, by the tea plucked from local small leaf mixed cultivar. It is baked using pine smoke. It has strong pleasant pine smoke flavor and mellow taste. It is a very authentic Lapsang Souchong.

Dry Leaf
Color: Black
Shape/size: Straight

Brewed Tea
Color: Red
Aroma: Pine smoke flavor
Body Taste: Mild mellow

Suggested Brewing (adjust according to personal preferences)
Water Temperature: 95°C/203°F
Amount: 3g per 150ml teacup
Steeping Time: 2-3 minutes
# of Infusions: 3 infusions