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Zhengshan Xiao Zhong (Lapsang Souchong, Traditional Smoked)

The first fully oxidised tea to reach Europe in the 17th century, where the Dutch and British called it 'black' for its dark leaves. Pine-smoke drying over longan wood gives it the campfire character that Westerners know as Lapsang Souchong.

Tasting Notes

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Origin

Tongmu, Wuyi, Fujian, China

Plant

Xiao Zhong

Land

800–1,200m

Craft

Spring (April–May) harvest. Full oxidation, pine wood smoke-dried over longan wood.

Brewing

Gongfu
95.0°Ctemp
5gper 100ml
10s1st steep

Add 5s each steep · 5-7 steeps

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