This delicious Lapsang pine smoked black is a fine yield with the smoke of high-quality Chinese pinewood. La Sang is a Fuzhou dialect; La means pine, and Sang means wood, which is known as smoked tea over pine wood. This Lapsang prides itself on a delightful black tea flavour with a subtle smokiness.
An unmistakable full-bodied black tea to start your day with, a pleasantly subtle yet sophisticated brew to enjoy during the day as well as a fantastic mind poker, the perfect cup next to your screen in the home office.
Tasting Details
Flavour: A subtle smokiness and earthiness, hint of spice and dry longan fruit
Aroma: A light campfire smokey nose and clean pine wood scent
Infusion Colour: A smooth, deep brown
Specification
Caffeine Level: Lower than coffee and other black teas
Antioxidant Level: High
Production process: Handpicked, pan-fired over pinewood
Leaf Appearance: Long, elegantly twisted, large, dark brown leaves
Origin: Originated from the lower mountain skirts of the Wuyishan, Fujian province, China
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Re-seal packaging between use.
How to Brew
- Use one teaspoon of leaves (roughly 3g) for each person you are brewing tea for.
- Boiling water is ideal for infusing black teas; around 95-100 degrees is perfect.
- Steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste.
- Reuse the leaves a further 3 times by simply adding more hot water.
