Steep time
4 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
19°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
For those times when dim lights and dark liquor is the cure. The smokiness is as smooth as low rolling bass and brings to mind salted plums, soy sauce, and of course, tobacco. The real deal! Produced April 24-26, 2025 by Mr. Li Ji Hai in the Tongmu National Nature Preserve, Wuyishan City, Fujian Province. It’s a one bud, two leaf pick of a local variety grown from seed at 3,200 feet. If you’re looking for our less expensive version (previously titled Smoked Lapsang Souchong), check out our Woodstove Lapsang Souchong. Ingredients: black tea Steeping Instructions 3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | Steep 4 min. Number of Cups 2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups