Lapsang is distinct from all other types of tea because lapsang leaves are traditionally smoke-dried over pinewood fires, taking on a distinctive smoky flavour.
My all-time favorite tea. I always get a kick out of opening my lapsang tin to show other people, as it provokes very strong love-or-hate reactions. Harney and Sons makes my favorite version: it’s intensely caffeinated and smells exactly like a bonfire. I’ve taken to blending it with Earl Grey and the end result is probably the best-smelling thing in the world. I’d wear it as cologne if I could.
