90
drank Lapsang Souchong by Steepster
31 tasting notes

As this was my first experience with real lapsang souchong, I was excited to really try what Google tells me is sometimes referred to as the “scotch of tea,” especially because I am learning to enjoy scotch as well.

I have never had such an immediate and vocal reaction to opening a bag of tea. I tore open the pouch, caught a whiff of the dry leaf, and exclaimed “Whoa, this smells like bacon!” I was pleasantly surprised to find that it did sort of taste like bacon as well: smoky and rich, with a balancing tang and a breath of tannins. There was even some chew to the mouthfeel, and I found that my first cup left me with a feeling of rendered fat on the tongue. There was also an earthy quality to the brew, almost peaty but not enough to overpower the cup. I canfly understand why people may find the tea too strong, too smoky, too meaty for them, but I find it highly enjoyable. Excited to explore other lapsang varieties in the future. 9/10

Login or sign up to leave a comment.

People who liked this

Login or sign up to leave a comment.

Profile

Bio

Once this hot cup of happiness hits my veins, I might come up with something witty and clever. Until then, I’ll just keep sippin’.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Moderator Tools

Mark as Spammer