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Formosa Lapsang Souchong Tea

Formosa Lapsang Souchong Tea

Smoked to reveal hints of pine and oak.
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This delicious, large leaf black tea is gently smoked to reveal hints of pine and oak, with a smoky, earthy taste that is typical of a lapsang souchong tea, though slightly more prominent. Lapsang teas are sourced from the Wuyi Mountain region of China's Fujian Province and gain their distinct smoky flavours from the drying process, during which leaves are dried over pine wood fires to develop complex woody notes, complementing their natural flavours.

“Formosa” is an old Portuguese name for Taiwan, where this unique black tea is produced. Formosa teas are semi-fermented, darker varieties of oolong teas, produced in the mountains of Taiwan.

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This tea receives mixed reviews on smokiness. While some customers praise it as "smokey full bodied and absolutely delicious" with excellent strength, others report "no smokey flavour at all" and disappointment. Positive reviews highlight fast delivery, strong brew quality, and good value. The tea's smokiness appears inconsistent.

Delivery (positive)Aroma (positive)Strength (positive)Value (positive)Flavor (positive)
  • 5 stars: 7 (78%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 2 (22%)
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Jot M.

No smokey flavour at all, tasted like normal China tea. Tried the non Formosa type too which is exactly the same. If you like Lapsang you will be sorely disappointed, save your money

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Ian K.
Favourite.

I first tried Lapsang souchong around 50 years ago, then one could only get it from Twinning.
The slightly smokey aroma brings back memories of camp fires and, sometimes returning too the Fire Station after a Shout.
Just wondering do you do Lapsang as teabags. If not no mater.
Many thanks.

Hi Ian,

Many thanks for your review. We offer our popular Fill Your Own Tea Bags as a flexible way to offer our entire range in tea bags - more information here: https://www.tea-direct.co.uk/products/disposable-drawstring-empty-fabric-tea-bags

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matthew D.
Smoking :ok_hand::+1::skin-tone-3::+1::skin-tone-3:

Just as the title says, smokey full bodied and absolutely delicious, 2 teaspoons of this beautiful magic in a 500ml in Japanese traditional tea pot; use twice I do with the same leaves and enjoy :wink:

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Caroline B.
Very disappointed

Formosa Lapsang souchong
Not even a hint of smokiness, disappointed to say the least, I won’t be buying again

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malc d.
Formosa Lapsang

Excellent and fast

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Michel P.
efficient

It is easy to buy excellent tea varieties and you get it quickly at home even when you live abroad.

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Morris B.
First cup of the day

Lovely strong brew, sets me up for the day, very refreshing, excellent

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Lance B.
A quality formosa

I had run out of my regular suppliers lapssc so I risked this supplier. Lucky I did. The strength of the smoke and the power of the cup keeps up its potency til after about 5 cups the taste dilutes and falls off. Very impressive. Tea direct is a good seller of formosa lapssc. Thankyou

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Alan S.
Great tasting tea!

Excellent value. Highly recommended.