Lapsang Souchong "Floral Style" 花香小种 (2025)
Tea Profile
Type: Black Tea (Hong Cha 红茶)
Location: Aotou Village, Jianyang City, Fujian Province (福建省建阳市坳头村)
Altitude: About 1000m
Harvest Date: April 2025
Cultivar: Mei Zhan 梅占
Picking Standard: Two tender leaves
The Story of This Tea
Although administratively under Huangkeng Town, Aotou Village lies within the heart of the Wuyi Mountain Nature Reserve. Its altitude of around 1000 meters directly connects it to the famous Tongmuguan region, sharing the same pristine ecology and natural environment.
This floral-style Lapsang Souchong is crafted from the Mei Zhan cultivar. It is prized for its high floral fragrance layered with spicy undertones, a thick body, and a unique mountain flavour. The clean environment ensures a tea that is both refreshing and elegant, with no roughness in the cup.
Aroma and Flavour
- Aroma: Distinct floral fragrance with spicy complexity
- Flavor: Thick, smooth, and sweet with mountain freshness
- Texture: Delicate and refined, without any harshness
- Aftertaste: Lingering sweetness and clarity in the throat
- Steeping Endurance: Stable quality even with boiling water, multiple infusions
Brewing Guidelines
Gong Fu Style
- Teaware: Zhuni 朱泥 or Zini 紫泥 Yixing teapot, or porcelain gaiwan
- Ratio: 3.5–4g per 100–110ml water
- Water: 85–90°C spring water (boiling water also suitable)
- Infusions: Rinse once, then brew 7–9 infusions, gradually extending steeping time
Western Style
- Teaware: Porcelain or glass teapot
- Ratio: 3–4g per 250ml water
- Water: 90–95°C
- Steeping: 2–3 minutes for the first infusion, resteep 2–3 times
Why Choose This Tea
This 2025 Floral Style Lapsang Souchong from Aotou Village offers a refined expression of the Mei Zhan cultivar. With its floral-spicy fragrance, thick sweetness, and smooth mouthfeel, it captures both the elegance and strength of Wuyi Mountain’s high-altitude terroir. A refined choice for those seeking a delicate yet flavourful black tea.