Taste Profile

Aroma: It is bold and smoky with notes of pinewood, campfire and dried wood.
Taste: It is robust and unique - rich with smoky flavours over a smooth black tea base with resinous and woody undertones.
Mouthfeel: Warm, full-bodied with rounded texture.
Finish: It is long and lingering with a smoky aftertaste.

Lapsang Souchong is a bold, aromatic smoked black tea - for lovers of strong savoury flavours.

Common Questions

What is Lapsang Souchong Tea?
A traditional Chinese black tea smoke-dried over pinewood fires.

How does it taste?
Wood-fired, resinous notes dominate this strong smoky black tea.

Is it caffeinated?
Yes. As a black tea it contains moderate caffeine.

But when should you drink it?
Sometimes drunk in the morning or afternoon or as a strong accompaniment to savoury foods.

Does it contain any added flavours or smoke flavourings?
No. Traditional Lapsang Souchong is smoked in pinewood without any flavourings added.

Is it good with milk?
Served plain or with a little milk, it can be enjoyed cold or warmed.

Can it be had daily?
Yeah - although due to its strong flavour many people enjoy it occasionally rather than daily.