Lapsang Souchong
Black tea
About this tea
Lapsang Souchong is a black tea often enjoyed for Wake-up, Energy. A good choice when you want a cup that matches your moment.
How to brew: 95°C, 4 min, 2.5 g per cup.
Caffeine
High
How to brew
Flavor notes
smoky, intense, madera
Often associated with
Wake-up, Energy
Best time to enjoy
Morning, Mid-morning
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What to Eat with Lapsang Souchong Tea
Lapsang Souchong's bold, pine-smoked character demands hearty pairings—think cured meats, aged cheeses, and anything that loves a campfire.
Lapsang Souchong Smoked Salmon Rillettes
Flaked salmon folded with Lapsang-infused butter, lemon, and dill—a smoky, silky spread that elevates any bread basket.
Lapsang Souchong Dark Chocolate Truffles
Velvety dark chocolate ganache infused with Lapsang Souchong tea—smoky, bittersweet, and dangerously addictive.
Drinks with this tea
Lapsang Souchong Ginger Fire Tonic
Smoky Lapsang meets fresh ginger, raw honey, and a kick of cayenne—a warming tonic that ignites from within.
Smoky Lapsang Arnold Palmer
A bold twist on the classic Arnold Palmer—cold-brewed Lapsang Souchong meets fresh lemonade for a smoky-tart summer cooler.
Lapsang Souchong Smoky Old Fashioned
A tea-twist on the bourbon classic—Lapsang-infused whiskey, maple syrup, and orange bitters for a deeply smoky, sophisticated cocktail.