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Last Updated: Mar. 12, 2014 

About Lapsang Souchong

Loose-leaf black tea with large, very dark leavesLapsang souchong looks similar to other black teas; the main notable feature is its larger-than-normal leaves. Photo © (Assumed) Sjhan81, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Lapsang souchong, in Chinese zhèng shān xiǎo zhǒng (正山小种), is a smoked black tea. It is produced like black tea, but is dried over pine fires, allowing the smoke to impart a unique aroma to the tea. Lapsang souchong originated in the Wuyi Mountains, in China's Fujian province, but is also produced in Taiwan. There is great demand for this tea, which has led to its being produced widely in different regions.

Because it is made of larger leaves rather than top leaves and buds, and the buds and top leaves contain more caffeine, lapsang souchong (and other souchongs) tend to be significantly lower in caffeine than other similar teas.

Lapsang souchong has a strong smoky quality; the varieties produced in Taiwan are often described as being more smoky. Although the smoky aroma can be dominant, lapsang souchong is often described as mellow, mild, and subtle in comparison to other black teas. Tea drinkers desiring a slightly less smokiness but a stronger tea often prefer Russian caravan tea, a blend that includes lapsang souchong among other black teas.

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80 / 100
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This has a lot of woodsmoke/cigar tobacco in the aroma and the flavor. There is a something else in there too, some woody and savory notes, enough so that I began to wonder if I was drinking some kind of sausage beverage and not a tea (lol). But this black dragon is all about the smoke, which is something that I enjoy...

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60 / 100

Lapsang Souchong from Stash Tea

Style: Lapsang Souchong – Region: Fujian, China
Dec. 15th, 2020

Prep: 4tsp, 200F, 4 minute steep. Going strong on this guy. First infusion notes.

Aroma: No one will question you that this is Lapsang Souchong. Huge smoky note, a little tobacco. Super inviting and warming.

Flavor: I expected this to be more aggressive than it turned out to be. This has a nice balance of rich...

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78 / 100
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Lapsang Souchong (Nr. 20) from Wohlenberg

Style: Lapsang Souchong – Region: China
Sep. 26th, 2020

Half-litre pot at home, made from smoked Chinese black tea leaves. Pours clear dark amber (against white china) with no sediment. Clear aroma of smoke, with notes of black tea. Bitter, leafy flavour of black tea, enhanced by pronounced smoky notes. Astringent and leafy palate, with smoky notes and malty touches in the ...

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95 / 100
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Hu-Kwa Tea from Mark T. Wendell

Style: Lapsang Souchong – Region: Taiwan / Formosa
May. 20th, 2020

This is an excellent tea. I am not normally a lapsang souchong enthusiast, but this one is quite compelling. Smokey, but not overpoweringly so. It's rich but mellow, with a natural sweetness. Hints of cinnamon. I have tried both the loose leaf and teabags and they are equally fine. Highly recommended.

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80 / 100
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Hu-Kwa Tea from Mark T. Wendell

Style: Lapsang Souchong – Region: Taiwan / Formosa
Feb. 8th, 2020

As expected the aroma is similar to a pine forest on fire, or a freshly paved road. For those new to lapsing souchong, it might be a bit intimidating. Those who are adverse to trying because of the aroma are missing out on a wonderful cup of tea. The liquor is a deep amber color. The flavor is nice. Once brewed, the bu...

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Lapsang Souchong

Brand:Twinings
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:?????
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Teabag
32
8 Ratings
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Hu-Kwa Tea

Brand:Mark T. Wendell
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:Taiwan / Formosa
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
97
6 Ratings
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Lapsang Souchong Black Dragon

Brand:Upton Tea Imports
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:China
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
24
3 Ratings
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Lapsang Souchong Wild Black Tea (Ye Sheng Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong)

Brand:TeaVivre
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:Wuyi, Fujian, China
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
93
3 Ratings
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Lapsang Souchong Organic Tea

Brand:Wegmans
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:China
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
93
3 Ratings

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Hu-Kwa Tea

Brand:Mark T. Wendell
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:Taiwan / Formosa
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
97
6 Ratings
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Lapsang Souchong Wild Black Tea (Ye Sheng Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong)

Brand:TeaVivre
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:Wuyi, Fujian, China
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
93
3 Ratings
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Lapsang Souchong Organic Tea

Brand:Wegmans
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:China
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
93
3 Ratings
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Lapsang Souchong

Brand:Twinings
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:?????
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Teabag
32
8 Ratings
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Lapsang Souchong Black Dragon

Brand:Upton Tea Imports
Style:Lapsang Souchong
Region:China
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Leaf:Loose
24
3 Ratings

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