Lapsang Souchong

This smoked tea is a specialty of Fujian Province. A quite famous tea that is made by withering leaves over open fires of fresh pine logs. Made in the WuYi Mountains, these long, black strips of leaf have a taste that is decidedly smoky, robust and a little biscuit and cups to a rich, rust-red liquor. We chose a lot that is not overly smoky but is hearty and rich and should satisfy. Goes well with breakfast, salty and spicy dishes, cheese and will warm one in colder weather.