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
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Twinings Lapsang Souchong Smoked Black Tea worth it? +
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. We keep it in the lineup for cold weather and whisky drinkers.
How much caffeine is in Twinings Lapsang Souchong Smoked Black Tea? +
It sits in the high range, which is typical for black tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 3-5 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Twinings Lapsang Souchong Smoked Black Tea need? +
Brew at 212°F for 3-5 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Twinings Lapsang Souchong Smoked Black Tea? +
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