Lapsang Souchong Tea Bags
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Murchie's Lapsang Souchong Tea is smoke-dried over pine wood fires to impart its signature robust smoky aroma.
The hue is golden amber - the flavour mild, slightly sweet, and smoky.
| Product Name | Price | Qty |
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| Lapsang Souchong - 10 Tea Bag Box |
$5.95 |
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| Lapsang Souchong - 50 Tea Bag Box |
$15.95 |
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Lapsang Souchong is one of China's northern Fujian province's most distinguished teas, combining the natural flavours of black tea with the flavour and aroma of pine smoke.
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
|---|---|
| Cup Strength | Medium-Strong |
| Origin | China |
| Tea Format | Tea Bags |
| Type | Black |
An enveloping smokiness Review by ['Ron on Gabe']
What a treat finding lapsang souchong again after several decades without it. Takes me back (far back) to my student days when it was a staple of my diet. Rich, smoky taste satisfies. Thanks, Murchie's!
Posted on 2023-11-29Campfire goodness Review by Mike
I tried this on a whim after hearing about it on Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast. I was hesitant at first but, I loved it at first sip. It is nice and balanced and not overpowering. It smells like a campfire which invokes memories of summer camping. It is simply delicious!
Posted on 2020-03-24Amazing Review by JP
Bold, rich, and smoky; a connoisseur’s tea. Unparalleled.
Posted on 2018-07-17My all time favorite Review by Michael
When I first found this blend, I fell in love and have not turned back.
Posted on 2017-01-15My new go-to Review by Robyn
I spied this tea on a shelf in the bakery where I usually buy my Murchie's teas, and the smokiness intrigued me enough to try it. The aroma is hilariously strong, family members think I've turned the barbecue on or lit incense. Despite the aroma the tea is actually balanced and mild, it's very smoky but not to the point of being bitter or unpleasant. I drink at least a cup a night of this, it's become a cherished routine.
Posted on 2015-03-14Should have tried this tea sooner Review by Krista - Murchie's Team Member
Wow what a pleasant surprise. I finally got courageous and tried this tea....and when I did...really enjoyed it. I was hesitant due to the strong smoky aroma of the Lapsang Souchong tea but don't let that scare you. This unique Chinese Black Tea is rich and full bodied and when paired with dark chocolate....awesome.
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Flavour Profile Guide
Tea and coffee tasting is a very individual, multi-dimensional experience: one person’s perfect cup can be too strong or weak, too brisk or watery for the next person. At Murchie’s, we believe that the best tea or coffee is the one that YOU like the best! We use the following flavour profile guides to help compare our teas and coffees within a relative scale.
Tea Strength Ratings
This rating method indicates the strength of flavour each tea has when brewed according to our brewing guide.
RATING |
RATING PROFILE |
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Light/Delicate: Very light in colour and delicate in flavour | |
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Medium: Medium-light cup with slightly fuller cup | |
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Medium-Strong: Medium-dark cup, medium body, and full flavour without harshness | |
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Strong: Full body, rich cup, takes milk well | |
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Very Strong: Rich, dark cup with very full, strong flavour and briskness |
Coffee Ratings
We rate the flavour properties of our coffees along two dimensions: roast and body.
Roast is simply a result of how long and how hot the beans have been roasted, which can be seen in the colour of the finished bean, and typically results in general flavour traits:
| Light Roast | More acidity, brightness and a slight pucker | |
| Medium Roast | Slightly richer flavours, some acidity, enhanced creaminess | |
| Dark Roast | Distinctive roasted flavour, sometimes notes of toasted sugar or charcoal |
Body is the term used to describe how the brewed coffee feels in your mouth:
| Light Body | Easy to drink with little lingering flavour, ‘thin’ or ‘clean’ feeling on the palate | |
| Medium Body | Heavier, creamier mouth-feel with more lingering flavour | |
| Full Body | Rich, full-mouth feeling: hits all of the palate and lingers |
Tea Brewing Guide
Different types of teas should be brewed according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240ml) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Brew times shown in minutes.
Coffee Brewing Guide
The simplest methods for brewing coffee are drip coffee, pour over and French press. These guidelines are a starting point; modify the ratio of coffee to water, the grind, and brewing time to your taste. If your coffee is not strong enough, increase the proportion of coffee per cup of water, grind the beans finer, or allow them to brew longer – or any combination of these factors. If your coffee is too strong, simply do the opposite.
Drip coffee or pour over method: hot water is gradually poured over coffee grounds and slowly drips through
- Fine to medium grind coffee
- 1.5 to 2.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup of water
- Coarse grind coffee
- 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup (e.g. 4-6 tbsp for a 4-cup French press)
- Pour about 1/3 of the water over the coffee grinds; wait about 30 seconds and then pour in the rest
- Wait 4-5 minutes, then push down the plunger to separate the grounds from finished coffee, and enjoy!
