Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)

Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)

€19,00
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Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)
  • Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)
  • Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)
  • Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)
  • Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)
  • Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)
  • Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)
  • Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)
  • Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)
Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)

Lapsang Souchong — Whole-Leaf Sachets, 30 g (10 × 3 g)

€19,00

Overview

Lapsang Souchong is considered the origin of all black tea. It comes from cool, high valleys at 1,200–1,500 m in the Wuyi mountains of Fujian. THÉROIR's Grand Cru 2023 (80–100% oxidation) pours a deep amber liquor with a distinctive 'golden ring': smoky pine, dried lychee and nutty aromas over a complex, thick, mineral palate. Loose leaf 50 g — €32; tea bags 30 g (10 × 3 g) — €19 (incl. VAT).

Grand Cru 2023 · Origin of black teaGreat for cold brew

Product facts

Tea type Black tea, 80–100% oxidation
Origin Wuyi Shan (Wuyi Mountains), Fujian, China
Vintage Grand Cru 2023
Harvest A single annual spring harvest, April or May; brown, slender, twisted leaves
Tea plants 60 years old on average, up to 100 years
Terroir Cool valleys surrounded by mountains, 1,200–1,500 m altitude; average 18 °C, humidity 80–85%; iron-rich sandy granite soil born of ancient volcanic terrain
Format & price Loose leaf 50 g — €32; tea bags 30 g (10 × 3 g) — €19 (incl. VAT)
Brewing 3 g / 200 ml, 90 °C, 30 sec–1 min, 3–4 infusions; excellent cold brewed

Terroir & origin

Famous for its historical and cultural heritage, Lapsang Souchong is considered the origin of black tea. It comes from the Wuyi mountains in Fujian, a region that stays humid with little sun throughout the year. The tea plants grow vigorously and the young leaves are barely fibrous, preserving all their aromas. Wuyi is also the only place in the world where the Da Hong Pao and Lapsang Souchong tea plants grow.

Expert tasting note

“Notes of underwood, a hint of caramel, smoky on the nose; on the palate, fine tannins and a beautiful lasting finish, with flavours reminiscent of pressed red grape skins.”— Philippe Chatillon, pioneering Jura winegrower, a longtime advocate of biodynamic viticulture

Tasting notes

Dry leaf: large dried leaves of a deep ebony black; a fresh nose with a light floral note.

Liquor: deep amber with orange, golden, brilliant reflections and a distinctive 'golden ring' on the surface; aromas of dried lychee, smoky pine and nuts; a complex, thick, intense, mineral palate.

How to brew

Water temperature90 °C / 195 °F·Dosage3 g per 200 ml (20 cl)·Infusion time30 seconds to 1 minute

3–4 infusions.

Cold brew

Cold brew (a THÉROIR summer profile): smoky, elegant, long-lasting — cold brewing softens the smoky notes, revealing a smooth, refined, lingering taste. Steep about 2 hours; serve over ice or in tea cocktails.

FAQ

Is Lapsang Souchong very smoky?

Its nose carries smoky pine alongside dried lychee and nutty notes, over a complex, thick palate. If you prefer a gentler profile, cold brew it: the cold extraction softens the smoke into a smooth, refined, lingering taste.

Loose leaf or tea bags?

The same tea in two formats: 50 g loose leaf for mindful brewing at home, or 30 g in ten 3 g tea bags (€19) for travel and the office.

Why is it called the origin of black tea?

Lapsang Souchong (Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong) from the Wuyi mountains is historically considered the ancestor of all black teas, from which later black tea styles developed.

Where can I buy it?

Online at theroirtea.com (shipping across Europe, orders dispatched within 5 business days) and at THÉROIR, 9 rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris. Unopened products can be returned within 14 days.

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