China: Zheng Shan

A full-bodied Wuyi black tea with notes of baked sweet potato, natural sweetness, and a clean mineral finish.

Zheng Shan is an early spring black tea from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian. Also known as Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, it is the original style of Lapsang Souchong, presented here in its unsmoked form.

It offers a naturally sweet aroma with a full-bodied, rounded profile. Notes of baked sweet potato are supported by gentle sweetness and a clean mineral finish, highlighting the depth and structure characteristic of this style.

Crafted using traditional small-batch methods.

Ideal for those who enjoy full-bodied, smooth black teas without heavy smoke.

Origin: Tongmu Guan, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China

Cultivar: Xiao Zhong

Flavor Profile: Baked sweet potato, sweet malt, honey, mineral

Preparation: 3-5 g tea, 100°C (212°F), 250 ml (8 oz) water, 2-3 minutes

For the best-tasting tea, use high-quality or filtered water