It announces itself before the water even hits the leaves. Pine smoke from China's Wuyi Mountains fills the room the moment you open the tin — and the table divides immediately. Those who love it, love it for life. Those who don't usually come around by the second cup.
Taste: Pine smoke and resin arrive first and stay present throughout. Underneath: aged leather, dried plum, and a long finish that settles like embers on a cold Canyon Road night. A tea that earns its reputation.
Ingredients: Organic Lapsang Souchong black tea (Fujian, China)
Steeping Guide:
1 heaping tsp. 6 oz. at 203–212° water Steep 4–5 minutes
