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Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea (12 ounces), Traditional Chinese Pine-Smoked Black Tea Leaves Makes 130+ Cups of Tea
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About Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea
Traditional Smoked Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea (12 ounces), Chinese Pine-Smoked Black Tea Leaves Makes 130+ Cups of TeaA famous historical tea, this may have been one of the first black teas. History says it was first produced during war. When in need of dried tea in a hurry, it was dried over a pinewood fire creating the distinctive smoky taste. The leaves are jet black. This was a favorite tea of Winston Churchill and is considered the "tobacco" of teas for its distinct tarry smoky flavor. Be prepared to either love it or hate it. It has a strong smell that some find overwhelming.Lapsang Souchong is also occasional used as a dry rub in cooking or brewed and made into a cooking sauce.Recommended tea brewing time: Try 2.5 minutes and adjust to taste. Use 1 tsp per 6 fluid ounces of water. You can reuse the same tea leaves to brew again, each brewing time add about 30 seconds to steep time when reusing.Quantity: 12 ounces of loose leaf tea - this is a LOT of tea so be sure you like Lapsang Souchong before buying this.
