Smoky Lapsang Souchong black loose tea 1/2 LB
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Product | Tea & Infusion |
| Caffeinated? | Yes |
| Tea Origin | China |
| Tea Type | Black Tea |
| Form | Loose Leaf |
| Brand | Greenhilltea |
LAPSANG SOUCHONG(China Special Black Tea)Country of origin: ChinaGrade: Special Leaf Lapsang SouchongAltitude: 3500 - 5000 feet above sea levelManufacture Type: OrthodoxCup Characteristics: A smooth crisp character with the remarkableand heady aroma of a pine and oak wood fire.Infusion: Tending bright with reddish huesLuxury Ingredients: Black teaInformation:This special smoked tea has a distinctive flavor sometimes referred to as tarry, and is a special tea from Fujian province. The Fukienese word ‘souchong’ means sub variety - that is a sub variety of other black teas from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian. When Lapsang Souchong was first exported to western European countries and became famous on the international markets - it was no doubt due to the distinct aroma and flavor. Interestingly the best Lapsang is produced in the nature preserve located in the Wuyi Mountains where the high mountains with thick pine forests and heavy mist provide the ideal environment for growing top quality tea.Legend claims that the smoking process was discovered by accident. During the Qing dynasty, an army unit passing through Xingcun (Star Village) camped in a tea factory filled with fresh leaves awaiting processing. When the soldiers left and the workers could get back into the premises, they realized that to arrive at market in time, it was too late to dry the leaves in the usual way. So they lit open fires of pinewood to hasten the drying. Not only did the tea reach the market in time, but also the smoked pine flavor created a sensation!The method of production is as follows: The leaves are first withered over fires of pine or cypress wood. After pan-frying and rolling, they are presses into wooden barrels and covered with cloth to ferment until they give off a pleasant fragrance. The leaves are fired again and rolled into taut strips. Then they are placed in bamboo baskets and hung on wooden racks over smoking pine fires to dry and absorb the smoke flavor. When finished they are thick, glossy black strips, and produce a dark red beverage with a unique aroma and taste. It is generally consumed with sugar or milk. Depending upon one’s palate the taste can be light and intriguing or it can be heavy and overpowering. Lapsang Souchong is best described as an acquired taste.Hot tea brewing Method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Pour into your cup (though not recommended add milk and sugar to taste.)Cold tea brewing Method: This is generally not a tea that is consumed cold.Wholesale: We have special deal for wholesale and large order, please email us. Payment Payment should be made when the auction closed or listing end .We ship out order after receiving cleared payment. We require PayPal for payment. Shipping We do combine shipping. Please contact us for possible shipping discount before paying if you purchase more than 1 item. The shipping weight includes packing material’s weight. The shipping charge include packing materials (some of tea need friable proof ).Shipment is made within one to two business days of receiving cleared payment except special notice. Shipment is mailed using USPS, First class, or Priority Mail, We ship worldwide. We do our best to provide quick service. However, sometimes unforeseeable delays can occur. Severe weather, computer failures and other challenges can occasionally affect delivery times. It may take longer time (two weeks to four weeks) to ship products oversea, If your order is ever slightly delayed beyond our stated times it is most likely as a result of something beyond our control, Please feel free to contact us and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for purchasing from us. FeedbackWe love positive feedback, and we give positive feedback after each sale. We may not meet your expectations, please feel free address your issue .We'll do our best to solve it.Notes for the tea: Tea is natural products. Some of them are produced by machines and some of them are produced by hands .The same name tea may taste different because the brand name, production time, different location (soil and weather), different manufactories and different grading systems. We work directly with vendors and try to limit the variation. We want you complete satisfied with products and service, Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions and you are not satisfied. We’ll do our best.Customer service: We want you complete satisfy with you purchase and we guarantee the products we sell. We will give refund if you are not happy with products. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will exchange the item or give you a refund; Shipping and handling charges are not refundable if it's not our error.