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 asilky drop of milk. It also makes a fine hot toddy with whiskey and honey.
Quantity
Use 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water.
Temperature
For the optimum infusion use 80°C (176°F) water.
To enjoy this tea very strong and balanced with rich, full-fat milk, use water at a higher temperature (90 - 95°C / 194 - 203°F).
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 2.5g of tea per 150ml 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."
