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Tasting Notes
SmokyPineMellow
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This Lapsang Souchong offers a distinct, tarry aroma with prominent notes of pine smoke. On the palate, it presents a balanced smokiness, perhaps a touch milder than some bolder varieties, leading to a smooth, lingering finish.
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About This Tea
What does Lapsang Souchong taste like?
This Lapsang Souchong offers a distinct, tarry aroma with prominent notes of pine smoke. On the palate, it presents a balanced smokiness, perhaps a touch milder than some bolder varieties, leading to . It leans smoky, pine and mellow.
How should I brew Lapsang Souchong?
Water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Full boil is fine for most blacks. Don't overthink it.
Where does Lapsang Souchong come from?
Grown in Fujian, China.
How much does Lapsang Souchong cost?
Starts at $11.02 from Teemaa, or about $0.11/g. A 100g package gets you around 17 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.66 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.