China: Zheng Shan Smoked

A full-bodied smoked Wuyi black tea with pine smoke, warm wood, and underlying sweetness.

Zheng Shan Smoked is a traditional black tea from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian. Also known as Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong, it is the original smoked style of Lapsang Souchong, dried over pinewood fires to develop its distinctive character.

It offers a full-bodied, bold profile shaped by notes of pine smoke and warm wood, supported by underlying sweetness and a smooth texture. The smoking process gives the tea its characteristic campfire-like aroma while preserving the structure of the leaf.

Crafted using traditional methods.

Ideal for those who enjoy strong, smoky black teas with depth and presence.

Origin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China

Cultivar: Xiao Zhong

Flavor Profile: Pine smoke, wood, resin, sweet malt

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