Description
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Lapsang Souchong is a distinctive black tea known for its smoky flavor, achieved through a unique drying process involving pine wood fires. This tea, originating from the Wuyi region in Fujian, China, has a robust and memorable taste that sets it apart from other black teas.
Features of Lapsang Souchong Organic Tea
- Smoky Flavor: Achieved through traditional drying over pinewood fires, giving the tea its characteristic smoky aroma and taste.
- Organic: Indicates that the tea is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, supporting environmental sustainability and potential health benefits.
- Black Tea: Full-bodied and rich, with a unique processing method that sets it apart from other black teas.
Flavor Profile
- Bold and Smoky: The dominant smoky flavor is balanced by a rich, full-bodied base.
- Subtle Sweetness: Often accompanied by a hint of sweetness and underlying notes of pine or resin.
- Complex and Robust: A complex flavor profile that is both warming and invigorating.
Benefits of Lapsang Souchong Organic Tea
- Antioxidant-Rich: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and support overall health.
- Boosts Energy: Contains caffeine, providing a natural energy lift.
- Supports Digestion: Can aid in digestion and soothe the stomach.
- Anti-Inflammatory: The antioxidants in black tea can help reduce inflammation.
How to Brew Lapsang Souchong Organic Tea
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of Lapsang Souchong Organic tea leaves
- 1 cup of freshly boiled water (100°C)
- Optional: Honey, milk, or lemon to taste
Instructions:
- Measure Tea: Place 1 teaspoon of tea leaves per cup into a teapot or infuser.
- Boil Water: Heat water to a rolling boil (100°C).
- Steep: Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves and let it steep for 3-5 minutes. Adjust the steeping time based on your taste preference (shorter for a milder flavor, longer for a stronger brew).
- Strain: Remove the tea leaves by straining the tea into a cup.
- Serve: Enjoy the tea as is, or add honey, milk, or lemon to taste.
Serving Suggestions
- Traditional: Serve hot to fully appreciate the unique smoky flavor.
- With Milk and Sweetener: Adding milk and a touch of honey or sugar can balance the smokiness with a creamy, sweet finish.
- Culinary Use: Use as a cooking ingredient to add a smoky flavor to soups, stews, and marinades.
Tips for Enjoying Lapsang Souchong Organic Tea
- Quality Water: Use filtered or spring water to enhance the tea’s flavor.
- Freshness: Store tea leaves in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture to maintain freshness.
- Experiment: Adjust the amount of tea and steeping time to find your perfect balance of smokiness and strength.
Potential Enhancements
- Spices: Infuse with spices like cinnamon or cloves for a spiced smoky tea.
- Herbs: Add a sprig of rosemary or thyme for an herbal twist.
- Pairing: Enjoy with savory foods like cheese, smoked meats, or dark chocolate to complement the tea’s flavor.
Lapsang Souchong Organic Tea offers a unique and bold tea experience with its distinctive smoky flavor. Whether enjoyed traditionally or with added enhancements, this tea is perfect for those seeking a robust and memorable beverage.
This coarse tea attains its strong smoky flavor from the steam of special woods earning the description of “a campfire in a cup”
Lapsang souchong means “small sort pine wood” referring to the pine smoking method used to create this special type of tea
Our Loose leaf tea Lapsang Souchong is loaded with antioxidants being an ally in reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. It is also packed with compounds that help your brain function and enhance mood, and also has a moderate content of caffeine
Try it with sweetener and milk
Certified organic.
How to prepare:
quantity: 12-15 g/l (approx. 2g per cup)
temperature: 100 C
brewing time: 3 to 5 minutes
Multiple infusion: This tea can be infused up to 3 times
Food pairing: chicken, smoked salmon, lemony desserts, blue cheese
Nutrition value :
- Energy 8 kJ / 2 kcal
- Fat < 0,1 g
- of which saturates < 0,1 g
- Carbohydrate < 0,1 g
- Sugars < 0,1 g
- Nutritional value 0,4 g
- Sodium < 0,01 g
Article number: 82911
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