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Steep time
3.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
Highlighted notes
Smoke
Overview
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
A classic Lapsang Souchong with a strong smoked pine aroma with a smooth sweet taste with a well balanced underlying and lingering smoky taste which doesn't dominate the tea. Tasting Notes: - Strong smoked pine aroma- Smooth sweet taste- Well balanced and non-dominant underlying and lingering smoke taste - No detectable bitterness or astringency Harvest: Spring, April 2016 Origin: Wuyishan, Fujian Province, ChinaOrganic: Certified organic by BCSCultivar: Wuyi CaichaSourced: Specialist Chinese tea wholesaler Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 3-4 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag