Lapsang souchong
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Lapsang Souchong
Produced for centuries, the uniqueness of this famous black tea is the deep and lasting smoky aroma. A pine smoked tea that has absorbed the scent during the drying process, resulting in a rich and distinctive smooth malty finish.
Experience the legendary tea that has captivated tea lovers for generations. Our Lapsang Souchong showcases the ancient Chinese art of pine smoking, where carefully selected Souchong leaves are transformed through traditional methods into something truly extraordinary. The tart smoke of Chinese pine tree root gives this traditional variety its delicate taste that perfectly balances boldness with refinement.
Why Customers Love It:
- Exceptional Quality: "The best Lapsang Souchong I've ever tasted" - customer favourite
- Authentic Character: Deep, lasting smoky aroma with smooth, balanced flavour profile
- Multiple Steepings: Can be steeped multiple times without becoming bitter
- Perfect for Cold Weather: Warming and comforting during chilly mornings and afternoons
Traditional Chinese Craftsmanship:
Authentic Process: When plucking this tea, not the youngest leaves and bud are taken, but the Souchong leaf - riper, larger leaves from the lower parts of the tea bushes, ensuring the perfect foundation for smoking.
Time-Honoured Method: After fermentation, leaves are roasted on hot iron pans, then carefully smoked over pine woods rich in resin. The smoking time is determined specifically for optimal flavour development.
Distinctive Leaf: Large, open, slightly greyish to black leaf with a strong note of smoke - the hallmark of quality Lapsang Souchong.
The Perfect Cup:
Beautiful Infusion: Brews to a light brown liquor that's both spicy and delicate, creating a perfect balance of intensity and refinement.
Flavour Journey: The taste is smoky and spicy with that distinctive smooth malty finish that has made this tea famous worldwide. The tart smoke of Chinese pine tree root provides the delicate taste that sets authentic Lapsang Souchong apart.
Aromatic Experience: The deep and lasting smoky aroma fills the senses from the moment you open the package, transporting you to the misty mountains of China where this tea originated.
Best Enjoyed: Perfect for morning and afternoon, especially during cold weather when its warming, smoky character provides the ultimate comfort. Best savoured on its own to fully appreciate the unique pine-smoked complexity.
Lapsang Souchong - where ancient Chinese tradition meets modern tea appreciation in every distinctive, smoky cup.
Brewing
Pre-heat a cup or teapot. Use 1 tsp per cup or 1 rounded tsp per person for a teapot. Pour freshly boiled, slightly cooled, water over the leaves and infuse for 2-5 minutes.
Ingredients
black tea, smoke
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.