2025 Lapsang Souchong Black Tea

Lapsang Souchong from Wuyi Mountain Lapsang Souchong Black Tea, also called as Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong 正山小種，is one of the earliest black tea in the world, with more than 450 years of history. Zheng Shan (正山） represent the unique location of the growing area – Tong Mu Village within the Xing Cun Zheng of Wuyi Mountain, Fujian. Xiao Zhong (小種) represent the small leaf varietal of the Tea. Traditionally, Lapsang Souchong is a kind of smoked black tea, being smoke-baked by pine wood. But does it mean all kinds of Lapsang Souchong is being smoked? We have been asked several time about this question – why is the Souchong Black Tea not having the smoky flavour? In fact, Lapsang Souchong can be smoked or unsmoked, the souchong commonly found nowadays is usually unsmoked. This 2025 batch of Lapsang Souchong fully represent the fruitiness and sweetness of Lapsang Souchong. It is an unsmoked souchong, it is sweet with a light and subtle roasted undertone. Unlike the smoked Souchong, it is apparent in its fruit and sweet potatoes notes, with a soft and natural honey and floral notes. Weight per pack: 25g/ 50g/ 100g Tea Farm Location: Wuyi Mountain region, Fujian Harvest Time: Spring 2025 Tea Liquor Colour: Bright and clear reddish orange Dry Leave Appearance: Dark and small twisted leaves Wet Leaves: Brown Tasting Notes: Floral, fruity, sweet potatoes and honey and subtle roasted notes