Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea, 12oz Traditional Chinese Pine-Smoked Tea Leaves

Description: A famous historical tea, this may have been one of the first black teas. History says it was first produced during war. When in need of dried tea in a hurry, it was dried over a pinewood fire creating the distinctive smoky taste. The leaves are jet black. This was a favorite tea of Winston Churchill and is considered the tobacco of teas for its distinct tarry smoky flavor. Be prepared to either love it or hate it. It has a strong smell that some find overwhelming. Lapsang Souchong is also occasional used as a dry rub in cooking or brewed and made into a cooking sauce. Recommended tea brewing time: 2.5 minutes and adjust to taste. Use 1 tsp per 6 fluid ounces of water. Reuse the same tea leaves to brew again, each brewing time add about 30 seconds to steep time when reusing. Kurated Korner Our eBay Store About Us Contact Us Add to Favorite Sellers Solstice Tea Traders Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea, 12oz Traditional Chinese Pine-Smoked Tea Leaves Receive 12 ounces of loose leaf traditional Chinese pine-smoked black tea leaves, heat sealed foil zipper pouch preserves freshness; easy to store Distinct from all other black teas as the leaves are smoke-dried over a pinewood fire for a smooth yet smoky taste Rare caffeinated black tea grown in the mountains of southeast China with rich antioxidant benefits; highly recommended as an afternoon tea though great in the morning or any time of day Believed to be one of the first black teas; a favorite tea of Winston Churchill known for its tarry, smoky flavor; also said to be Sherlock Holmes’ favorite tea Culinary Choice: Also can be used as a dry rub in cooking or brewed and made into a sauce or a simple syrup to add to bourbon for a smoky Old Fashioned cocktail; vegan, vegetarian and paleo-friendly A famous historical tea, this may have been one of the first black teas. History says it was first produced during war. When in need of dried tea in a hurry, it was dried over a pinewood fire creating the distinctive smoky taste. The leaves are jet black. This was a favorite tea of Winston Churchill and is considered the tobacco of teas for its distinct tarry smoky flavor. Be prepared to either love it or hate it. It has a strong smell that some find overwhelming. Lapsang Souchong is also occasional used as a dry rub in cooking or brewed and made into a cooking sauce. Recommended tea brewing time: Try 2.5 minutes and adjust to taste. Use 1 tsp per 6 fluid ounces of water. You can reuse the same tea leaves to brew again, each brewing time add about 30 seconds to steep time when reusing. Quantity: 12 ounces of loose leaf tea - this is a LOT of tea so be sure you like Lapsang Souchong before buying this. Auction format and description, in-house images and in-house photos © 2023 and ™ Webbed Sphere Inc. All rights reserved.

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Corbin, Kentucky

End Time: 2024-08-26T16:47:46.000Z

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