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Twinings Lapsang Souchong Smoked Black Tea

Pine-smoked. Campfire in a cup. Order it by the kilo or never touch it.

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Form

Loose leaf

Leaf

Black

Brew temp

212°F

Steep time

3-5 min

The verdict

Where this pick fits.

Pine-smoked black tea from Fujian. The most divisive cup in the cabinet — campfire, woodsmoke, single malt. People who like it order it by the kilo.

Pine-smoked. Campfire in a cup. Order it by the kilo or never touch it. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.

Quick take

  • Best for: cold weather, whisky drinkers, divisive cup
  • Format: Loose leaf
  • Leaf: Black
  • Caffeine: high

Best for

Where it earns its keep.

  • · cold weather
  • · whisky drinkers
  • · divisive cup

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Head to head

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