Lapsang Souchong Tea Bags

We take immense pride in offering you the finest Lapsang Souchong Tea Bags. They are renowned for their exceptional smoky essence and rich malty notes. We carefully make each tea bag. We package them at our factory in Pluckley, in the southeast of England in the UK. This ensures the highest level of freshness and quality.

Are you looking for a tasty drink after a meal or a midday pick-me-up? Our tea is smoky and rich. It will meet your refined tastes. Discover for yourself why our tea is among the best available.

What is Lapsang Souchong Tea Bags?

Contain a unique variety of black tea originating from the Wuyi region in Fujian, China. Renowned for its distinctive smoky flavour. It's made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. They are smoke-dried over pinewood fires.

It gives the tea its smoky taste. The tea keeps its deep, rich flavor. This process gives a unique taste. It also celebrates a traditional tea method loved for centuries.

The leaves are harvested. They then go through careful steps: withering, rolling, fermenting, and finally, smoking. This process results in a tea as complex in making as it is in flavor. They encapsulate this tradition and craftsmanship. They offer you a sip of history in every cup.

How to Brew Lapsang Souchong Tea Bags

Brewing the perfect cup of Lapsang is an art. It pays homage to its rich history and unique technique. Follow these simple steps to enjoy this exquisite tea in the comfort of your own home:

1. Boil the Water: Start by boiling fresh, cold water. For the best taste, it is recommended to use filtered or spring water. The best temperature is 95°C (203°F). Boiling water can overshadow the tea's subtle flavors.
2. Warm Your Teapot: While your water is heating, warm up your teapot by rinsing it with hot water. This step helps maintain the temperature while steeping the tea.
3. Add the Tea Bag: Place one Lapsang Souchong tea bag per cup into the teapot. For a stronger brew, you may consider using two tea bags.
4. Pour Hot Water: Once your water has reached the correct temperature, pour it over the tea bags in the teapot. Ensure the tea bags are fully immersed.
5. Steep the Tea: Allow the tea to steep for about 3-5 minutes. The longer you leave it to steep, the stronger and more pronounced the smoky flavour will be. Adjust the steeping time based on your personal taste preference.
6. Remove the Tea Bag: Once your tea has reached the desired strength. Remove the tea bags to prevent it from becoming overly tannic.
7. Serve: Pour the brewed into your favourite tea cup. For a traditional experience, enjoy the tea plain. Doing so lets you fully appreciate its smoky flavour. Yet, some may prefer to add a slice of lemon or a dash of milk to complement the tea's rich profile.

Follow these steps, they will ensure a perfectly cup. It captures centuries of tradition and flavor.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Intensely smoky, reminiscent of a wood-burning fireplace.
• Flavour: Bold and robust, with a distinctively smoky finish.
• Body: Full-bodied and smooth texture.
• Colour: Deep amber hue.

Caffeine Content

Contain an average caffeine content of approximately 30-40 mg per cup. This amount can vary depending on the duration of steeping and strength of the brew.

Storage Advice

To keep our Lapsang Tea Bags fresh, store them in an airtight container. Keep it away from heat, moisture, and light. Avoid storing them near strong odours, as tea can easily absorb surrounding scents. For long-term storage, put the tea in an opaque container. This will protect it from light. You can also keep them in the resealable bag you receive them in.

Plastic Free and Biogradable Lapsang Tea Bags

We commit to sustainability. We are pleased to tell you that our Lapsang Souchong Tea Bags use only plastic-free materials. We made these tea bags with the environment in mind. They are composed of a special paper. It ensures great brewing, while keeping our commitment to being green.

Once enjoyed, you're used Lapsang Souchong Tea Bags need not be discarded carelessly. Given their 100% biodegradable nature, they can be conveniently placed in garden waste. There, they will decompose naturally, contributing to a healthier planet.

Or, to enrich your garden directly, compost the used tea bags. This will create a nutrient-rich soil amendment. This natural fertiliser will help plants grow. It will turn your tea enjoyment into a cycle of sustainability.

We encourage our customers to try these eco-friendly practices. Each cup of tea can be a step towards a greener tomorrow.

We hope this brief guide has enlightened you. It covered the unique qualities and brewing process. It came from China. It has great flavor and is sustainable. Every cup offers a journey through tradition, skill, and eco-friendliness.