Lapsang Souchong

Description

The famed black tea from Fujian Province, China.  Small, tender, tea leaves are processed to full oxidation and then dried over pine smoke to create a rich and flavorful black tea.  Possibly the original black tea variety, Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong is a popular tea in China and is famous the world over as Lapsang Souchong.  This Lapsang Souchong brews dark and malty with powerful smoke aroma and flavor along with a lingering sweetness.  A great black tea for a rainy days or post meal digetif.