Yan Xun Xiaozhong (Heavy Smoked Lapsang Souchong): The Smoky Treasure of Chinese Tea
Yan Xun Xiaozhong or Lapsang Souchong heavily smoked (Chinese: 烟薰小种, pinyin: yānxūn xiǎozhǒng) can be translated from Chinese as "Small grade of smoky smoking". is a unique Chinese red tea, which is famous for its rich smoky aroma. It is smoked on pine coals, which gives the drink a unique, recognizable taste. This is one of the most famous and beloved teas in the world, which is valued for its bright character and warming properties.
History and origin
Lapsang Souchong is harvested from Mount Wuyi (Chinese: 武夷山, pinyin: wǔyíshān), Fujian Province (Chinese: 福建, pinyin: fújiàn), China. Its history spans several centuries. Initially, this tea was produced for the imperial court and was considered a drink for special occasions. Over time, Lapsang Souchong became popular around the world thanks to British traders who brought it to Europe.
Production and features
- Smoking: The main feature of Lapsang Souchong production is smoking. Tea leaves are exposed to smoke from pine logs, which gives them a characteristic aroma and taste.
- Taste and aroma: The taste of Lapsang Souchong is very bright and rich. It combines notes of smoke, wood, fruit (often compared to prunes) and light sweetness. The aroma of the tea is intense, smoky, with hints of resin and spices.
- Appearance: Dry tea leaves are usually dark brown in color and twisted in shape. Lapsang Souchong infusion is clear and amber in color.
Why try Lapsang Souchong?
- Unique Taste: The smoky aroma and rich flavor make Lapsang Souchong unlike other teas.
- Warming effect: This tea is great for warming up during the cold season and lifting your mood.
- Versatility: Lapsang Souchong can be brewed in a variety of ways, each of which reveals new facets of its flavor.
- History and Traditions: You're not just drinking tea, but part of China's rich tea culture.
How to brew Lapsang Souchong?
For brewing Lapsang Souchong, it is better to use water at a temperature of 95-100 degrees. The tea can be brewed several times, each time the taste will change slightly.
Lapsang Souchong in Contemporary Culture
Lapsang Souchong remains one of the most popular teas in the world. It is often mentioned in literature, cinema and music. This tea has become a symbol of authenticity and tradition.
Lapsang Souchong is not just a drink, it is a whole journey into the world of aromas and tastes. If you like unusual and bright teas, then be sure to try this smoky masterpiece of Chinese tea making.
When heated by breathing, the tea gives off a rich, smoked aroma, in which products smoked on oak chips, a light note of incense, prunes and a piercing shade of bread crusts fried in oil can be traced. After washing, the richness increases. A strong smoked aroma is felt, there are shades of smoldering wood chips from the smokehouse.
The taste of Yan Xuan Xiaozhong tea (heavily smoked Lapsang Souchong ) is surprisingly light and soft, even sweetish. The taste has a hint of juniper twigs smoldering in a samovar, a hint of bitter caramel, bread crusts. After the 3rd steeping, the taste becomes strongly smoked, the sweetness dissolves. This tea can be brewed up to 5 times, with a ratio of 5 grams of dry tea per 150 ml of gaiwan or clay teapot.
The color of the finished infusion is amber with golden tints, very beautiful. The aftertaste is rich, in the mouth smoked products, burnt sugar, roasted walnuts.
Tea is a good tonic and gives strength. It lifts the mood, helps to concentrate and relax at the same time.
Yan Xuan Xiaozhong (Lapsang Souchong) is a heavily smoked tea that is quite interesting and worthy of attention. It is recommended to try it for those who are already tired of the classic taste of red tea, for those who are looking for new taste sensations and an unusual effect.
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Name in Chinese
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烟薰小种 |
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Pinyin
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yān xūn xiǎozhǒng |
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English name
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Small grade smoked |
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Translation
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Small grade smoked |
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Tea variety
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Lapsang Souchong |
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Country
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China |
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District
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Nanping City District |
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Provinces
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Fujian (福建) |
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