Lapsang Souchong has long been associated with tea drinking in Russia. This tea with its smoky aroma evokes the mystery of the far East and is commonly brewed in Samovara from Vladivostok to St. Petersburg. Lapsang Souchong is produced in the Fujian province in China. The process begins with freshly picked tea that is withered over pine or cedar fires, pan-fired and rolled by hand. Once rolled, the leaves are pressed into wooden barrels and covered with cloth and allowed to ferment until they begin to emit a pleasant aroma. Once formented, the leaves are rolled again into tight strips and then placed in bamboo baskets which are hung over burning boughs. As the leaves dry, they further develop their smoky flavor. The Lapsang process results in a tea with leaves that are thick, black and glossy.

NEW! 1919 Lapsang Zhivago 2 oz

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