Wednesday TeaDay 6/17/09 Enigmatic Lapsang Souchong?

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Since TeaChat is an equal TeaOpportunity forum and we did Pu-erh yesterday, let's continue, shall we. Another somewhat fringe tea that is currently being discussed under Black Tea, Lapsang Souchong? Do you ever drink it, have you ever?

Yes, all the time
8
15%
Yes, on occasion
13
25%
Yes, but very rarely
17
32%
I cannot recall the last time ...
2
4%
No, don't believe I ever have
9
17%
Definitely not ... can't get past the smell
4
8%
 
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by Victoria » Jun 17th, '09, 09:26

In my cup this morning - 2009 FF Lingia Estate Darjeeling.
I really ended up liking this one more than I initially thought.
Very tender and sweet with a mild astringency kick. I might
have to repurchase.

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by geeber1 » Jun 17th, '09, 09:35

One of our generous TeaChatters sent me a couple of samples, and I made a cup but couldn't really get past the strong aroma. I might try it again when the weather gets colder because it feels like a cold weather tea to me.

Irish Breakfast in my travel mug this morning.
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by Riene » Jun 17th, '09, 09:48


I've had Lapsang off and on over the years. I like it best in winter, but I don't drink it often.

Adagio's Yunnan Gold this morning. Mmmm.
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There are always two cups on my table.
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by Chip » Jun 17th, '09, 10:51

:lol: ... first an ad from our self promoting member ...
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by tea-guy » Jun 17th, '09, 11:00

I have had a couple Lapsang Souchong tea before. Always open to more! ;-)

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by horsencl » Jun 17th, '09, 11:02

I just recently tried it for the first time at a tea tasting and found that I love it. I make it at least once a week when I am able. My family clears the room when I brew it because they all hate the smell. :P
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by Chip » Jun 17th, '09, 11:03

Lapsang ... I tried it 10 years ago when I was trying anything and everything ... hated it. I recently tried some samples from several members and was impressed to a point. :wink:

I tend to agree with Geeber, it seems more condusive to cooler weather tea times. I cannot imagine whipping up one of these samples now, after all, there is sooo much first flush/new harvest tea to enjoy.

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by teashionista » Jun 17th, '09, 11:08

Lapsang Souchong is not my favorite tea--I've only tried it a couple of times (a long time ago I got a sample), but found it too strong and smoky for me.

Drinking ItoEn's bottled green tea today (what's world come to?)-I've been out in DC for work for the last three weeks, and can't wat to get back home to my tea stash...
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by sandy » Jun 17th, '09, 11:12

Lapsang Souchong is my all-time favorite black tea for winter, brewed lightly and drunk plain. The smoke is powerful comfort--like a wood fire in a cup. I'll take whatever I can get--Twinings in bags if I can't get anything better :shock:

I brewed a pot of Hu Kwa at work once, and my co-worker thought something was burning under my desk!

Dragon Well and Jasmine Pearl again today.
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by chamekke » Jun 17th, '09, 11:29

Chip wrote:I tend to agree with Geeber, it seems more condusive to cooler weather tea times. I cannot imagine whipping up one of these samples now, after all, there is sooo much first flush/new harvest tea to enjoy.
Hmm. Would it be at all interesting as an iced tea?

...Probably neh. But it's an idea for the scientists of the group :)

Enjoying some of Adagio's Yunnan Noir, which is growing on me. Nice drink for a surprisingly cool summer morning.
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by olivierco » Jun 17th, '09, 11:44

Kame Jiru Shi gyokuro to end the afternoon.
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by Geekgirl » Jun 17th, '09, 12:05

Awww, Sal, your photo is beary beary cute. :lol:

Well, I have been traveling, I took a road trip down to Central California to visit family. A quick 5 days, 2 spent driving - well, I don't drive, so two days spent driving my brother crazy (he was driving.) I am a nervous passenger. :shock:

I took tea with me. And tea stuff. Not much though, I restrained my compulsion to pack the whole set. My list:

nodate chawan (doubles as teacup)
tiny whisk
tiny chashaku
small strainer
small kyusu
matcha
oolong

Everything fit very compactly into a small box, except the kyusu, which was a pain. I probably wouldn't try taking one of those again.

But I had matcha on the patio each morning, so it was worth it. Yum.

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Re: QotD, I don't like Lapsang, can't get past the smokiness, it would be like eating a campfire.
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by Trey Winston » Jun 17th, '09, 12:33

GeekgirlUnveiled wrote:can't get past the smokiness, it would be like eating a campfire.
:lol: Great simile, I can just picture it.
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by Victoria » Jun 17th, '09, 12:34

Nice photo Geek, I have a blue Seigan Chawan on the way from Japan as we speak! I'm still trying to streamline my tea travel gear as well. :)

In my work cup - Floating Leaves Tea - 2009 Dong Ding.
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by MASALACHAAAAIIIIII » Jun 17th, '09, 13:17

I have never had it YET. But I have enjoyed some other smoky teas so who knows?
I am such a foolish teanewbie mandude.

ALMOST done with my Nepal illam fikkal, having two cups right now. Decided sugar is a good addition but rather drink it untainted. Going to have a bowl of matcha afterwards to jump start studying for finals. I eat differential equations fo' breakfus doo!
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