Yan Song Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong “AAA” (Lapsang Souchong Truly Smoky)

A smoked red tea from the Wuyi Mountains, traditionally smoked over pinewood. Small, dark, twisted leaves produce a bright amber infusion.

For the best tea experience, choose teaware that does not absorb aromas, such as a porcelain teapot, a mug, glass cups, a gaiwan or a tea thermos.

The aroma is bold, smoky and rich. Its aromatic profile is a hiker’s dream: a campfire, grilled sausages, the freshness of pine needles and sun-warmed pine bark. The brewed tea reveals a more delicate fragrance, where woody and smoky notes are complemented by hints of fruit pits and bay leaves.

The taste is sweet, smoky and deeply roasted, with a velvety texture and a slight astringency. The aftertaste is sweet and sour.

A memorable, vivid tea with a masculine character. Lively and full-bodied. At first glance, it may seem rugged, but a closer look reveals remarkable finesse.