Lapsang souchong tea

A Chinese black tea smoked over a pine wood fire, with a dark red infusion and a powerful resinous-smoky campfire aroma, drunk without sugar and for a smoky accent in marinades.

Lapsang souchong tea is a Chinese black tea from Fujian province whose leaves are dried and smoked over a fire of pine or spruce wood, which gives the infusion a dark red colour and a powerful resinous-smoky campfire aroma with notes of prune, leather and spices. It is drunk without sugar, sometimes with milk, and used for a smoky accent in marinades, broths, sauces and desserts.

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Cherry GrogAuthor's cuisine | Drinks

This is the grog they make at the Björn restaurant.

Berry tea with Lapsang SouchongChinese cuisine | Drinks

Berry tea with Lapsang Souchong is a drink with a mysterious depth of flavor, where the smoky notes of black tea intertwine with the juicy freshness of forest berries. This tea comes from China, where Lapsang Souchong is famous for its unique aroma obtained by drying over pine smoke. In this recipe, its rich flavor is softened by mint for freshness, while the sweet-sour notes of blackberry, raspberry, and cranberry create an exquisite combination. A light acidity from lemon juice enhances the fruity bouquet, and pear syrup adds smoothness. This tea is perfect for cozy evenings, warming with its rich aroma and pleasant astringency or for meditative moments when one wants to enjoy the depth of its flavor.