Smoked Red Tea Lapsang Souchong from Taiwan - 10g

Lapsang Souchong Smoked Red Tea is an alternative version of the traditional red tea of the same name originating from the Fujian region of China.  The large geographical difference between this product and its Chinese counterpart leads to a slightly different type of leaf and processing compared to the classic standard. In fact, observing this tea you can notice that the leaves used here are a little larger than those produced by camellias in Fujian. In addition to this difference, there is another factor related to the processing that will influence the flavor of the infusion of these leaves. According to tradition, Lapsang Souchong should be smoked using pine wood fumes, but in this Taiwanese case, other evergreen trees that are easier to find locally were used.  The differences mentioned above have such an impact on the flavor profile of this tea that the tasting experience is different from that obtained with traditional Chinese Lapsang Souchong red tea. In particular, the infusion, at the first sips, will not immediately reveal all its smoky character but will begin with light acidic citrus notes. This acidity will slowly intensify while the smoky character and a very pleasant wood tone will emerge without giving any astringent sensation. Finally, in the aftertaste there will be a slightly pungent vegetal flavour due to the Taiwanese cultivar which will slightly remind of rosemary. Place of Origin Taiwan