Pine Smoked Black
Very smoky, smooth and uplifting taste.
$11.00
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| Size | Bulk by the Ounce, Classic Size Tin (4 oz) |
About This Product
Pine Smoked Black (Lapsang Souchong) is a classic black tea that originated in Tongmu village in the Wuyi mountains of China. Another name for Pine Smoked Black is “Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong,” as the tea uses a small tea variety from Zheng Mountain. In the earlier part of the 19th century, many black and oolong teas developed a somewhat woody, smoked flavor due to the use of wood-fired woks in processing. The flavor profile gained popularity, and smoked tea began to be produced intentionally.
In the manufacture of Lapsang Souchong, the initial processing techniques are similar to other Chinese black teas. The leaf is allowed to achieve a lengthy oxidation before roasting, rolling, and drying. However, in subsequent steps, the leaves are transferred to a smokehouse where they are hung from bamboo baskets above smoking pine wood. This is a process that is quite time consuming; it takes several hours and needs constant attention.
Lapsang Souchong complements well with slightly spicy and oily foods.
Ingredients: Black tea leaves.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Brewing Instructions
Every tea is different and can be brewed in different ways. The chart below is not a hard-and-fast guide for brewing this tea, but rather a place to get started. Steeping time may vary based on your personal taste or on how many infusions have already been done. Experiment with the brewing of your tea to discover its unique character.
| Water Temp °F (°C) | Steep Time (minutes) | Number of Infusions | Quantity of Leaf (tsp / 8oz water) |
| 200°F (93°C) | 3-5 | 1-3 | 1 |
