Lapsang Souchong Black Tea
Originally known as “Tongmuguan Zhengshan Xiaozhong” and also known as “Lapu Shan Xiaozhong”, Lapsang Souchong is one of the oldest varieties of black tea in the world, and the originator of all black tea.
Imagine a tea that carries a long history and deep cultural heritage in faraway China, and that is Lapsang Souchong. It originates from the Tongmuguan region of China, where the natural environment is blessed with clouds and mist, providing excellent conditions for the growth of tea.
Lapsang Souchong black tea is famous for its unique taste and aroma. Its tea broth is reddish in color and mellow in taste, with a light smoky aroma that makes it unforgettable to drink. This black tea is not only suitable for sipping alone, but can also be paired with milk and sugar to create a variety of delicious tea drinks.
Characteristics Of Fine Lapsang Souchong Black Tea
Shape:
The tea leaves look full and firm, each piece is uniform in size and shape, free from impurities and looks very clean and neat.
Color:
The color of the tea leaves is deep black, and the surface looks like it has been coated with a layer of oil, which looks oily and shiny.
Soup Color:
When the tea leaves are steeped in hot water, the color of the tea is orange-yellow, just like the color of oranges, and it is especially clear and bright, with no turbidity.
Aroma:
When you get close to smell the brewed tea, you can smell a sweet odor similar to that of dried cinnamon, mixed with a faint smell of pine smoke, this unique aroma is impressive.
Taste:
When you take a sip of the tea, you first feel refreshing, then you can taste the sweetness, and the flavor is mellow and not bland. And because the tea leaves come from high mountains, it can make people feel a unique “alpine flavor”.
Tea leaves after brewing:
have finished brewing the tea, look at the bottom of the cup, the color is bronze, it is soft to the touch, and the texture of each piece of tea leaves is also very even, there is no roughness or broken places.
Origin Of Lapsang Souchong Black Tea
It is mainly produced in the Tongmuguan area in the core of the nature reserve in Xingcun Township, Wuyishan City, Fujian Province, China.
Benefits Of Lapsang Souchong Black Tea
- Warms the stomach, replenishes qi and improves blood circulation: drinking this tea makes your stomach feel warm, like wrapping it in a warm little blanket. It also helps your blood flow more smoothly and energizes your body.
- Regulates blood lipids: It can help regulate the blood lipid levels in your body, keeping your blood lipids in a healthy state, like a little “regulator” for your body’s blood lipids.
- Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory: this tea also has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help you fight against some bacteria and inflammation, guarding your health.
How To Brew Tea
Tea set selection of white porcelain bowl is preferred, tea and water ratio of 1:20, water temperature of 95 ~ 100 ℃, 5s after the injection of water out of the soup, can be brewed 5 ~ 7 times.
How To Store Tea
The shelf life of black tea is generally 24 months.
The black tea will be packed in aluminum bags or kraft paper bags and seal the mouth of the bags, and then put into airtight and dry containers, such as tin cans, tin cans, etc., and finally placed in a cool, dry environment for preservation, no need to put into the refrigerator for storage.
If you buy the finished package, each time you take the tea, seal the bag tightly and place it on top of the coffee table or bookshelf for storage, paying attention to odor, moisture, light and sealing.
Control temperature: below 25℃, relative humidity: below 50%.
Suitable For People
People with cold body, weak body, high blood fat, low resistance
Contraindicated Population
People with strong stomach fire, people with gastrointestinal discomfort, people with anemia, people taking medication.