Lapsang Souchong Light Smoke Black Tea 2009

Lapsang souchong (Small variety from mountain Lap).

Unlike smoked lapsang Souchong black tea, it is a new style.Because prior to sorting, young whole leaves are hand picked rather than cut creating a sweeter taste and avoiding the strong heavy flavor.

The transparent amber tea color yields a complex fruity flavor with a lightly smoked taste.

A perfect choice for those who want to appreciate the Lapsang character without the heavy smokey flavor.

 is a black tea originally from the Wuyi region of the Chinese province of Fujian. It is sometimes referred to as  (熏茶). Lapsang is distinctive from all other types of tea because lapsang leaves are traditionally smoke-dried over pinewood fires, taking on a distinctive smoky flavour.

Location: Wuyi Mountain,Fujian Province