Wild Lapsang Souchong

Quick Facts

• Origin: Wuyi Mountains (Tongmu Village), Fujian, China

• Flavor: Longan Fruit · Wild Honey · Toasted Bread

• Caffeine: Medium-High

Brewing Ritual

2 tsp Tea | 12 oz Water | 195°F–200°F | 3–5 Mins

The Experience

Forget the campfire smoke usually associated with this name—this is Lapsang Souchong in its purest, most elegant form. Harvested from semi-wild trees in the mist-covered Wuyi Mountains, these leaves possess a natural, deep sweetness that smoking usually hides. The liquor is a clear, brilliant amber, yielding a complex profile of dried longan fruit and sun-warmed honey. It is a remarkably clean tea with a thick, silky texture that coats the throat, proving that "wild" tea offers a depth of character that cultivated gardens simply cannot replicate.