{"product_id":"organic-lapsang-souchong","title":"Lapsang Souchong Shaowu Organic","description":"\u003cdiv itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ca itemprop=\"url\" href=\"http:\/\/theuklooseleafteacompany.co.uk\/products\/tarry-lapsang-souchong\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapsang Souchong Shaowu Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaowu lies in the North of the Fujian province and is generally considered the production capital of Chinese smoked teas. Generally, large, ripe tea leaves are used for this organically grown tea as they are perfectly suited to the repeated smoking processes and ensure a successful, spicy outcome. The beautifully regular worked leaf is streaked with anthracite tones and presents some golden tips. The cup is full-bodied with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esoft, smoky\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaccent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"261\"\u003eOften considered the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efirst black tea in history, Lapsang Souchong originates from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian, China, the same region that later gave rise to Keemun and other celebrated black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"472\"\u003eLegend tells that during the Qing Dynasty, local tea producers were forced to speed up their drying process when passing armies delayed the harvest. To meet demand, they dried the tea leaves over open fires made from local pinewood, giving birth to the now-famous smoky character of Lapsang Souchong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"784\"\u003eThe name “Souchong” refers to the larger, more mature fourth and fifth leaves of the tea plant. These leaves, being coarser and less aromatic than the younger buds, take on the pine smoke beautifully during the drying process: resulting in a deep, rich, and distinctive flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003eOur Organic Lapsang Souchong is crafted using traditional methods, with no added flavours or artificial smoke. The signature aroma and taste come purely from the natural pinewood drying process, giving a clean, resinous smokiness balanced by a soft sweetness and notes of dried fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1629\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003eCup Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber-brown\u003cbr data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1424\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003eFlavour Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, smoky, smooth, and naturally sweet\u003cbr data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1487\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003eAmount per cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 heaped teaspoon\u003cbr data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003eBrewing time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 minutes\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1602\" data-start=\"1599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1613\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eNOTE: Due to the intense aroma from this naturally smoked tea we are UNABLE to send it in plastic free packaging. We hope you understand why. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"D\u0026B","offers":[{"title":"25 grams ~ sample pack","offer_id":56177168810361,"sku":"21148\/25","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":56177168843129,"sku":"21148\/100","price":9.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams","offer_id":56177168875897,"sku":"21148\/500","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 grams","offer_id":56177168908665,"sku":"21148\/1000","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/5397\/files\/Organic_Lapsang.png?v=1776268056","url":"https:\/\/theuklooseleafteacompany.co.uk\/products\/organic-lapsang-souchong","provider":"The UK Loose Leaf Tea Company Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}