Taiwan Lapsang Souchong Black Tea

Aroma: Lapsang Souchong tea has a unique fruity and floral aroma, with a hint of caramel and sweet fragrance, making it refreshing to smell.
Appearance: Lapsang Souchong tea leaves are long and tightly curled, with a dark and glossy color, and golden tea buds, making the overall appearance very appealing.
Tea Soup: Red-orange, clear and bright, with a pleasing quality.
Taste: The taste is thick and mellow, with a woody, smoky pine fragrance, a slightly sweet flavor, and a lasting sweet aftertaste.

Brought back to Portugal from Macau, Princess Catherine of Braganza married King Charles II of England in the 17th century. After Catherine introduced Lapsang Souchong black tea to the British royal family and society, it became well-known in England. This story is also one of the famous historical origins of Lapsang Souchong in England.

Known and loved by Europeans, it has a unique smoky flavor and aroma. In Europe, Lapsang Souchong is considered a high-quality black tea and is often used for tea brewing and enjoyment.

Formosa Phoenix Tea Farm is a traditional tea factory specializing in fruit-scented oolong teas. Besides their distinctive fruit and floral aromas, their reimagined Lapsang Souchong black tea features a woody pine smoke fragrance imparted by the roasting process. Thanks to the profound withering techniques derived from the Dong-Ding tea-making style, their Lapsang Souchong also boasts a refined fragrance of rose and apple.

Crafting Lapsang Souchong demands exceptional tea-making expertise, as it is a type of Gongfu black tea.

Thanks to its rich fruity and pine wood fragrance, Lapsang Souchong offers a prominent fruity and sweet taste when enjoyed on its own. It also pairs wonderfully with milk.

Lapsang Souchong is an excellent companion for meat dishes, stews, and creamy soups, making it an ideal tea for fine dining restaurants.