Lapsang Souchong
(Trailblazer Teas Collection)

It begins with smoke — not the acrid kind of campfire mischief, but the deep, resinous perfume of pinewood fires in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian. This is Lapsang Souchong, the tea that earned its legend in the smokehouses of southern China, where bold black leaves are cured over crackling pine logs until they absorb the soul of the forest itself.

The result? A tea like no other — rich, smoky, and unapologetically masculine, with a character that recalls leather chairs, good cigars, and the soft glow of a late-night dram of Scotch. Beneath the smoke lies surprising depth: smooth malt, cedar, and a faint sweetness like charred caramel. It’s the tea of explorers, poets, and philosophers — the kind that warms you from the inside out and leaves you staring into the horizon a little longer than intended.

Tasting Notes:
🔥 Aroma: Smoked pine, campfire embers, and sweet wood
🍂 Flavor: Bold and smoky with notes of oak, malt, and subtle caramel
🥃 Body: Full and robust, lingering with warmth and depth
🌫️ Finish: Long, smoky, and faintly sweet — a fireside companion for the adventurous soul

Brewing Ritual:
Use one rounded teaspoon per 6–8 oz of hot water (200°F–212°F). Steep 3–5 minutes, adjusting for strength. Enjoy it neat for purity, or pair with a splash of milk (or even whisky, if the hour’s right).

Bold as a campfire and smooth as fine Scotch — Lapsang Souchong is the spirit of the frontier, bottled in a teacup.