🌿 Lapsang Souchong (Zhengshan Xiaozhong) Black Tea
Authentic Tongmu Origin · Naturally Sweet · Light Pine Elegance
Experience the original expression of Lapsang Souchong (Zhengshan Xiaozhong)—the world’s first black tea, crafted in the protected mountains of Tongmu, Fujian.
Unlike the heavily smoked export versions, this premium-grade tea reveals a refined, naturally sweet profile with notes of Chinese red dates, longan fruit, and a gentle whisper of pinewood. The result is smooth, layered, and deeply comforting—true to its historical roots.
🍂 Flavor Profile
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Primary notes: Red date sweetness, dried longan
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Secondary notes: Soft pinewood, honeyed warmth
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Body: Smooth, rounded, non-astringent
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Finish: Clean, lingering sweetness
👉 This is authentic Zhengshan Xiaozhong, not the overly smoky style commonly found in mass export markets.
🌏 Origin & Craft
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Origin: Tongmu Village, Wuyi Mountains, Fujian, China
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Tea type: Traditional Chinese black tea (hong cha)
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Cultivar: Local wild / semi-wild tea trees
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Processing: Carefully oxidized, lightly pine-fired for aromatic depth
Crafted using time-honored techniques, this tea reflects the terroir of Tongmu—cool mountain air, mineral-rich soil, and centuries of refinement.
📜 The Origin of Lapsang Souchong
Recognized as the first black tea in history, Lapsang Souchong dates back over 400 years to the late Ming Dynasty. By the early 17th century, it had already entered global trade through the Dutch East India Company, becoming one of the earliest Chinese teas exported to Europe.
At a time when green tea dominated the European market, this richly flavored black tea quickly gained popularity, eventually shaping the global black tea tradition.
It is also the ancestor of many famous black teas, including Keemun Black Tea, which was later developed in Anhui using techniques originating from Tongmu.
🔥 Legends Behind the Pine Aroma
The Soldiers’ Accident
During the Ming Dynasty, troops passing through Tongmu occupied local tea facilities, delaying production. To salvage the harvest, farmers dried the leaves over pinewood fires—accidentally creating the now-iconic aroma.
The Village That Rebuilt
In another legend, bandits destroyed a tea workshop. Villagers salvaged their harvest and finished it over pinewood from a damaged timber shed. The resulting tea surprised traders with its unique flavor—and a new tradition was born.
It takes about 7-15 days to USA, Europe and Australia. To other countries, please refer to the actual logistics time or consult customer service.
- Free shipping worldwide
- Each product is packaged delicately and durably, so that your baby arrives safely.
- If you receive a product with any logistic damage, we will resend it unconditionally and free of charge.
Returns will be accepted for up to 30 days of Customer’s receipt or tracking number on unworn items. You, as a Customer, are obliged to inform us via email before you return the item, only in the case of:
– Received the wrong item.
– Item arrived not as expected (ie. damaged packaging).
– Item had defects.
– Over delivery time.
– The shipper does not allow the goods to be inspected before payment.
The returned product(s) must be in the original packaging, safety wrapped, undamaged and unworn. This means that the item(s) must be safely packed in a carton box for protection during transport, possibly the same carton used to ship to you as a customer.
Authentic Origin
Crafted from rare ore-mined Yixing clay with preserved natural minerals.
Handcrafted Excellence
Handmade by skilled artisans, making every piece unique.
For Daily Use & Collecting
Built for longevity, accompanying every tea ritual over time.
