Tasting Notes
A rich, peaty black tea. The aroma is much like sitting by an open fire; smoky, warming and comforting.
Many of our customers enjoy this tea brewed strong and add a silky drop of milk. It also makes a fine hot toddy with whiskey and honey.
Quantity
Use 0.1 oz of leaf per 5.5 fl oz of water (2.5g per 150ml).
Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 176°F (80°C) water.
To enjoy this tea very strong and balanced with rich, full-fat milk, use water at a higher temperature (194 - 203°F/ 90 - 95°C).
Time
Infuse for 1 - 2 minutes, tasting regularly.
Infusions
You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.
Cost Per Cup
35¢ per cup based on 0.1 oz of leaf per 5.5 fl oz of water and 2 infusions.
From 'Infused: Adventures in Tea':
"To make what is known as Tarry Lapsang, the stronger relation, the bark is left on for a more resinous taste. It’s finished with a longer smoking, to add more heft."
