Taylors of Harrogate Lapsang Souchong Tea Teabags, 20 Count — Bold Smoky Pinewood-Smoked Cup

Taylors of Harrogate Lapsang Souchong is a traditionally smoked Chinese black tea delivered in 20 convenient teabags for a bold, woody, smoky cup.

Handcrafted using an age-old process from the mountainous tea regions of China, this Lapsang Souchong is produced by carefully drying tea leaves over smoldering pinewood and bamboo fires. The result is a richly flavored black tea that’s immediately identifiable by its deep amber liquor and pronounced smoky aroma. Packaged into 20 single-serve teabags, it offers an accessible way to explore one of tea’s oldest smoking techniques without loose-leaf preparation.

What flavor notes differentiate this Lapsang Souchong from other black teas?

This tea stands apart because its leaves are smoke-dried over pinewood, giving it a strong, campfire-like aroma with underlying malty and cedar-like tones. The smokiness is pronounced but balanced, leaving a warm, long finish rather than bitterness.

• Primary tasting profile: bold smoke and pinewood.
• Secondary notes: malty body with subtle sweet undertones.
• Mouthfeel: smooth, full-bodied, with a lingering finish.

How should I brew these teabags for best results?

For a classic cup, steep one teabag in freshly boiled water for 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength. Remove the teabag at the chosen time to avoid over-extraction; milk is optional and accepts the tea’s robust character well.

• Water temperature: 100°C / boiling.
• Steep time: 3 minutes for lighter, 5 minutes for stronger brew.
• Optional additions: splash of milk or a drop of honey to soften smoke.

Can I drink this Lapsang Souchong with milk or other pairings?

Yes — the tea’s full-bodied, smoky profile is resilient and pairs nicely with dairy, which rounds the edges and adds creaminess. It also complements hearty foods and smoky or savory dishes, and works well in tea blends or culinary recipes where a wood-smoke note is desired.

• With milk: mellows smoke, creates a rich cup.
• Food pairings: smoked meats, aged cheeses, robust breakfast fare.
• Culinary uses: flavoring broths, marinades, or smoked desserts.

How is this tea produced and what makes it authentic?

The leaves are harvested in mountainous Chinese tea gardens and traditionally dried on bamboo racks above smoldering pine fires. This historic smoking method imparts a genuine, wood-fired aroma that cannot be replicated by flavoring alone, giving each teabag an authentic harvested-to-smoke character.

• Origin: mountain-grown Chinese black tea leaves.
• Processing: dried and smoked over pinewood and bamboo.
• Packaging: 20 individually portioned teabags for convenience.

Who is this for? This Taylors of Harrogate Lapsang Souchong is ideal for tea drinkers who enjoy bold, smoky flavors and want an easy teabag option that preserves traditional smoke-drying techniques. It suits those exploring classic Chinese black teas, cooks seeking a natural smoky ingredient, and anyone who prefers a robust cup that stands up to milk or hearty breakfasts.