Unsmoked Lapsang Souchong

Incredibly Smooth, Delightful Taste; Plus Strong Fruity Aroma

I opened this one up and was incredibly surprised by the fruity aroma, my word. This is the first time I’ve tried an unsmoked Lapsang and I am intrigued, I’ll tell you that. The flavor tastes like it’s something in the vein of, well, Lapsang without the pine smoke, haha, so the name is apt! Add a bit of sugar if you’re feeling spicy, and you’re good to go.

Dazzling

Similar to the Kumari Gold, I’ve found the Unsmoked Lapsang Souchong very forgiving. At lower temps, I get a big burst of bright fruity notes reminiscent of lychee(?) At higher temps, more caramel-like notes emerge. No matter what, I always take a journey from fruit through sweet malt to a mellow honey finish, with the temperature and brew time guiding how long I stay in each. The complexity is honestly astounding. And the aroma! Honestly, this is hands-down the most gorgeous tea to just sit and inhale. I would 1000% wear a perfume that smelled exactly like this. All the same elements of its flavor profile, with an additional floral note that’s just beautiful. I love it.

Delicious.