How do you brew Lapsang Souchong?

Brew Lapsang Souchong at 90-95°C (194-203°F) for 2-3 min first steep. It can be steeped up to 3-5 steeps times. Caffeine level: Medium.

What are the benefits of Lapsang Souchong?

Lapsang Souchong benefits include: Strongly warms the body. Aids digestion. Promotes circulation. Relieves cold symptoms. It has a Warm thermal nature, making it balanced for most body types.

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Name: Lapsang Souchong (正山小种, Zhèng Shān Xiǎo Zhǒng)
Type: Black
Origin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
Thermal Nature: Warm
Caffeine: Medium
Brewing: 90-95°C (194-203°F), 2-3 min first steep, 3-5 steeps steeps

Lapsang Souchong

Q: What is Lapsang Souchong tea?

Lapsang Souchong (正山小种, Zhèng Shān Xiǎo Zhǒng) is a Warm Black tea from Wuyi Mountains, Fujian. The world's first black tea, smoked over pine fires. Bold smoky character (traditional version) or elegant longan sweetness (modern unsmoked). A warming winter companion.

Warm

正山小种 (Zhèng Shān Xiǎo Zhǒng)

Black · Wuyi Mountains, Fujian

The world's first black tea, smoked over pine fires. Bold smoky character (traditional version) or elegant longan sweetness (modern unsmoked). A warming winter companion.

Flavor Profile

Smoky, pine, dried longan, slightly sweet

Caffeine Level

Medium

Brewing Guide

Temperature

90-95°C (194-203°F)

Amount

3-5g per 150ml

Steep Time

2-3 min first steep

Number of Steeps

3-5 steeps

Health Benefits

✓ Strongly warms the body
✓ Aids digestion
✓ Promotes circulation
✓ Relieves cold symptoms

Suits These Body Types

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Avoid If

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