Lapsang Souchong

A smoked black tea from China. Lapsang is smoke-dried over a pinewood fire, giving it a characteristic smokey flavour. A larger tea leaf is usually used.

Colour: green-yellow
Aroma: a delicious and distinct smokey nose
Taste: cigar-box, leather, peated whiskey, smoke

Pair with: salty and spicy food or appreciate on its own.