Day: June 29, 2026

The Controversial Smoky Tea That Divides Enthusiasts: Lapsang Souchong Black Tea

June 29, 2026

There is a tea that empties rooms and fills them in equal measure. Open a box of loose leaf lapsang souchong black tea, and someone nearby will lean in with delight while another quietly steps away. Few teas provoke such immediate, honest reactions. That divide is part of its story. This smoked lapsang souchong smells…