Forbidden Forest Lapsang Souchong

Ancient downed pine trees are piled deep in the forest and used to smoke this amazing tea expression. the tea is literally hung above the fire and allowed to absorb the aroma. High caffeine-Bold rich smoky sweet black-smoked over ancient pine.

TO CREATE THIS MARVELOUS, SMOKY TEA EXPRESSION, ANCIENT DOWNED PINE TREES ARE PILED DEEP IN THE FOREST AND BURNED. THE TEA LEAVES ARE THEN HUNG ABOVE THE FIRE AND ALLOWED TO ABSORB THE AROMA. THE END RESULT IS A FULL-BODIED AND ROBUST TEA WITH SMOKY SWEET FLAVOR. 

ORGANIC

ORIGIN: ANHUI, CHINA

CAFFEINE CONTENT: HIGH

WEIGHT: 1/4LB – AVG. 60 CUPS 

QUANTITY: 1 HEAPING TEASPOON (APPROX. 5-7 GRAMS) PER 12OZ.

WATER TEMPERATURE: 205ºF

BREWING TIME: 3-5 MINUTES.

INFUSIONS: 4 +

*FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INFUSION ADD 1 MINUTE TO BREW TIME

PAIRINGS

APPETIZERS – UNIQUE TEA WITH INTENSE FLAVOR, PAIRS WELL WITH STRONG CHEESES. WE LOVE IT WITH BLUE CHEESE, ROQUEFORT, AND BRIE. 
ENTREE – PERFECT WITH A DRY AGED STEAK OR PASTA WITH RICH AND CREAMY SAUCES. 
DESSERT – GREAT COMPLEMENT FOR CHEESE CAKE OR CREME BRULEE.