Brewing Guide
Choose your extraction method
100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Fujian, China
Processing
Heavy Roast
Flavor Profile
AI-estimated baseline profile. Be the first to log a session!
Community Palate
Loading chart...
Tasting Notes
SmokySavoryComplex
Vendor Notes
This Lapsang Souchong offers a distinct smoky character that is wonderfully integrated with a deep, savory black tea profile. It presents a complex flavor journey, reminiscent of fine cigars or a peated scotch whisky, perfect for those who appreciate a robust and evocative brew.
Community Top Notes
No community notes yet — log a tasting to be the first!
About This Tea
What does Pine Sap Lapsang taste like?
This black from Fujian, China offers a distinctive drinking experience. This Lapsang Souchong offers a distinct smoky character that is wonderfully integrated with a deep, savory black tea profile. It presents a complex flavor journey, reminiscent of fine cigars or a peat. It sits in the "Smoky" and "Savory" and "Complex" flavor families, so expect a cup that leans smoky and savory and complex.
How should I brew Pine Sap Lapsang?
Aim for water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). Western style: steep for 3–5 minutes in a mug or teapot. Gongfu style: use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s infusions for multiple short steeps — this way you can taste how the flavor evolves. Most black teas can handle a full rolling boil, so don't overthink the water temperature.
Where does Pine Sap Lapsang come from?
This black is grown in Fujian, China. After picking, the leaves received a heavy roast, which shapes the final flavor.