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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
China
Processing
Heavy Roast
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This robust Chinese black tea offers an intensely smoky aroma and taste, reminiscent of a crackling pine log fire. Its deep, dark character brews a contemplative cup, perfect for finding a moment of thermal calm on a chilly day. The experience evokes coziness and introspection.
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About This Tea
What does Lapsang Souchong taste like?
Lapsang Souchong is a black from China. This robust Chinese black tea offers an intensely smoky aroma and taste, reminiscent of a crackling pine log fire. Its deep, dark character brews a contemplative cup, perfect for finding a moment of t. It falls in the "Smoky, Warm, Pensive" flavor archetype.
How do you brew black tea?
Black tea is best brewed at 90-100°C (195-212°F) for 3-5 minutes in Western style. For gongfu brewing, use 5g per 100ml with 15-30 second infusions. Most black teas can handle boiling water.
Where does Lapsang Souchong come from?
Lapsang Souchong is a black sourced from China. It has a heavy roast level.