Lapsang Souchong Tea Osprey
Brew with fresh boiling water and infuse for 3 to 5 minutes
Description
Lapsang Souchong Osprey is a smoked Black Tea from Fujian province, China. When brewed, it carries a slightly more delicate taste compared to its “Falcon” counterpart. However, this factor does little to diminish its outstanding character and charm.
What’s more, we pack it fresh to order, which is our way of guaranteeing not only quality but also consistency.
If you still need a reason to choose this beverage, it’s worth considering the fact that it comes with Black Tea benefits. Indeed, modern science has long indicated that infusions such as this one can support life in small yet significant ways.
Lapsang Souchong Osprey contains a wealth of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Combined, these chemical compounds promote weight loss and reduce diabetes risks.
Quick Facts About Lapsang Tea
- Did you know that “Souchong” is a term referring to the larger, lower leaves harvested for the making of this Tea?
- Workers smoke the tea leaf over pinewood fires to create its unique taste?
- Lapsang Souchong has mysterious origins, with no one agreeing how it came into existence?
- Despite its unknown history, Lapsang Tea was likely the first-ever Black Tea?
Who First Smoked Tea?
Legend has it that a group of farmers first created Lapsang Souchong - by pure accident! The story goes that these humble workers, after being confronted by bandits demanding their crop, conjured up a plan.
Instead of handing over the Tea to the bandits upon their return, the farmers would instead hastily prepare it for market. In order to save their livelihoods, however, they needed to act fast.
The farmers proceeded to hold their crop over pinewoods fires to speed up its drying. Yet this didn’t entirely go to plan, ultimately resulting in what could only be described as a “smoked Tea".
Nevertheless, upon arriving at the market, a handful of Dutch traders expressed interest in sampling the product. As it turned out, the Europeans loved it! And so, Lapsang Souchong was born - or so the tale goes!
Useful Information
Type of Tea: Black Tea.
Origin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China.
Brewing Instructions: Brew using freshly boiled water. Infuse for 3 to 5 minutes.
How to Serve: Milk, sugar, honey or lemon - the choice is yours. Alternatively, serve black.
Tasting Notes: Enjoy traditionally smoky notes with earthy, wood undertones.
Colour in Cup: Coppery liquor, dark in tone.
Lapsang Souchong Tea Osprey Health Benefits
Interestingly, the caffeine in Lapsang Souchong Osprey can, like its antioxidants, support health and wellbeing in several ways.
A study out of John Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA, can support this remarkable claim with evidence. It concluded that a 200 mg caffeine pill is all it might take to help those living with dementia. Pretty neat for your new favourite brew, huh?
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TypeBlack Tea
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Caffeine LevelMedium
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OptionsLoose Tea
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Time of DayAfternoon
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CountryChina
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I bought this tea for my sister, visiting my home from Germany. She loved it. I would recommend this tea to anyone who drinks black tea and appreciates a quality, satisfying taste in tea.
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That's my favourite I can't do without it fabulous start in the morning
Review by Marzia Grigoli
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Quite a strong tea. Not for everyone tho it's pleasing if you like strong teas.
Review by Alessandro Aloisi
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Real Assam tea with gentle but rough enough taste to not to be bored. Easy to drink too
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Review by Alexey Fedchenko
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This is more like my taste. Excellent quality
Review by Philip Bradnam
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Lovely mix. Strong flavor. Perfect for any time of the day.
Review by Charles Lawrence -Newman
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Rather strong for drinking without milk.
Review by Edward Hayman
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excellent choice of teas and coffees
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Not the best flavour, tried it a couple of times but binned the rest
Review by Neil Henderson
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