Name: Tarry Lapsang Souchong Superior
Brand: Tealyra
SKU: 122-50-P
Price: 29.75 SAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.7 (11 reviews)

Origin

Taiwan

Asia

Caffeine Level (mg/1g)

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

Description

Tarry Lapsang Souchong Superior – Smooth Pine-Smoked Black Tea

Smoky, deep and distinctive, Lapsang Souchong is famous all over the world. It originated in China many centuries ago, and today Taiwan's tea producers have perfected the art of growing and crafting this iconic tea. Lapsang Souchong is often called a "tarry" tea — a rich, smoky character that's highly sought after by tea connoisseurs.

Our Tarry Lapsang Souchong Superior is a highly aromatic leaf reminiscent of a crackling campfire, yet it infuses a cup that's remarkably smooth, like a rich black tea, finished with light hints of signature smoked pine.

Traditional Craftsmanship

To create its refined smokiness, freshly plucked leaves are withered over an open fire to become naturally infused, pan-fired to slow oxidation and individually hand-rolled. The leaves are then pressed and stored in wooden barrels, covered with cloths to complete their oxidation. Finally, they're tightly rolled into strips and suspended in bamboo baskets over burning pine to develop their signature rich, smoky aroma and flavor.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: bold campfire smoke and pine
Flavor: smooth, rich black tea with gentle smokiness
Character: "tarry, " deep and distinctive
Finish: light, lingering smoked pine

Why You'll Love It

This superior grade offers all the dramatic smoky aroma Lapsang is known for, balanced by a surprisingly smooth, mellow cup. It's a unique tea for adventurous drinkers and a favorite among those who love whisky, smoked foods and bold flavors.

Pine-smoked using traditional methods
Crafted by skilled Taiwanese producers
Smoky yet smooth — never harsh
Can be steeped twice

How to Enjoy

Enjoy it plain or with a splash of milk on a chilly day. It pairs wonderfully with savory breakfasts, smoked salmon and hearty cheeses, and makes a unique ingredient in marinades, broths and cocktails. Keep the first infusion light, and you can enjoy a second delicious steep.

Discover a smooth classic with a unique taste in our Tarry Lapsang Souchong Superior.

1 TSP or 1 BAG

200ml

95°C

2 - 3 min

Details

Ingredients:

Black tea

Reviews

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Candy N

August 2026

Very unique taste ... tastes like how tobacco smells. Never drank anything like it.

Brandon Peate

October 2024

Will be buying again. It's just the right amount of smoky for me.

Andrea Bush

June 2021

This is one of my top favorites, if not most favorite tea. This version is super smoky ! Very much like a Formosa Lapsang. If you like dark, rich powerful flavor. This Lapsang is it. Excellent iced. Much smokier than most Traditional ones. Its called Tarry for a reason ! Not for the faint of heart.
But a great coffee replacement and ive lost a ton of weight drinking this and Puerh tea. Just makes me not hungry. Great energy but no jitters. Best Lapsang Ive had. Be warned though, this one is on fire ! its so smoky. Will be buying THIS one many times. Oh and I got my order 2 days after I placed it on a Monday. ! WOW. So well packed too. Love this company.

Melissac

March 2021

I had never tried lapsang souchong before, but heard great things about it.
I personally enjoy teas like Earl grey, and Yerba mate. I tend to drink my teas black, but will sometimes have a bit of oat milk. ( So if you have similar taste buds...keep listening...)

Now my first time trying this tea I must say I was a little put off by the smell. It really smells like a smoekhouse, a campfire, or liquid smoke. Now I am perosnally not a big fan of liquid smoke. I find it is over-used in a lot of vegan cooking and so that is why I was initially put off by the smell. THANK the tea superiors, it does not at all taste like liquid smoke.

This tea is so earthy and warming, and almost bourbon like, but so so smooth. It is the perfect tea to get your creatively flow going, and to feeling cool and refined while doing it.

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Personal Favorite

October 2019

Rounded Deep smoke ,mellow & not sharp ..I.really love adding 1/2 tsp with my tsp of earl grey... like Fortnum and Masons Smokey earl grey which you can only get in England.

Darellynn Oo

August 2023

I decided to test a bunch of tea from TeaLyra so I ordered a set and brewed them all the same. For our test, 1 full teaspoon of tea was used and all were steeped for 3 minutes in a 50mL teacup. To test how well the smell and taste held up, I also included a second brew during our test.

Smells wonderfully smoky and strong. The taste however was quite weak compared to the smell. I cannot complain because, for a Lapsang Souchong, it is priced quite reasonably. I would pay just for the scent. The scent gets weaker with a second brew, but it is still present. Because the taste is weak to begin with, it does not hold up to a second brew. I would drink this tea regularly if I brewed it strong.

I rated this tea 8/10

Pguillaume

September 2015

I was a bit afraid the taste would be as strong as the smell, but that's not the case. It still tastes like a campfire, but is lighter than expected, even a bit sweet. Not for everyone, nor everyday, but I still like it !

David Osborne

April 2026

I was looking for a traditional tarry feel that would almost fill the room when the pack was opened and water added. I was disappointed .. I suppose its the regulations of the last years that make it impossible to achieve the old standard. I am still looking!

Sosúasteve

July 2023

Brewed 6 grams in 12 ounces at 205 for 3 minutes. Very weak flavored in my opinion. Would not recommend to anyone who is a Lapsang Souchong fan. Glad I only bought 50 grams.

Bob Clayden

September 2023

I bought 200 GM sometime ago and thought that the first batch might be substandard but the 2nd batch is the same. It's full of small twigs which float on the surface of the tea and have to be skimmed off. I have drunk lapsang Souchong for the last 40 years, this is the first time I have had to do such a thing. I will have to find a supplier who sells a good quality product.

Jessica Lau

July 2023

The LEAST aromatic lapsang souchong I've ever tried. Been very disappointed in my order.