Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea (12 ounces), Traditional Chinese Pine-Smoked Black Tea Leaves Makes 130+ Cups of Tea

Solstice Tea Traders Traditional Smoked Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea (12 ounces), Chinese Pine-Smoked Black Tea Leaves Makes 130+ Cups of Tea

A famous historical tea, this may have been one of the first black teas. History says it was first produced during war. When in need of dried tea in a hurry, it was dried over a pinewood fire creating the distinctive smoky taste. The leaves are jet black. This was a favorite tea of Winston Churchill and is considered the tobacco of teas for its distinct tarry smoky flavor.

Be prepared to either love it or hate it. It has a strong smell that some find overwhelming.

Lapsang Souchong is also occasional used as a dry rub in cooking or brewed and made into a cooking sauce.

Recommended tea brewing time: Try 2.5 minutes and adjust to taste. Use 1 tsp per 6 fluid ounces of water. You can reuse the same tea leaves to brew again, each brewing time add about 30 seconds to steep time when reusing.

Quantity: 12 ounces of loose leaf tea – this is a LOT of tea so be sure you like Lapsang Souchong before buying this.

• GREAT VALUE: Receive 12 ounces of loose leaf traditional Chinese pine-smoked black tea leaves, heat sealed foil zipper pouch preserves freshness; easy to store
• UNIQUE FLAVOR: Distinct from all other black teas as the leaves are smoke-dried over a pinewood fire for a smooth yet smoky taste
• SMOKED BLACK TEA: Rare caffeinated black tea grown in the mountains of southeast China with rich antioxidant benefits; highly recommended as an afternoon tea though great in the morning or any time of day
• HISTORICAL & LITERARY FAVORITE: Believed to be one of the first black teas; a favorite tea of Winston Churchill known for its tarry, smoky flavor; also said to be Sherlock Holmes’ favorite tea
• CULINARY CHOICE: Also can be used as a dry rub in cooking or brewed and made into a sauce or a simple syrup to add to bourbon for a smoky Old Fashioned cocktail; vegan, vegetarian and paleo-friendly