Lapsang Souchong Qi Zhong Classic正山小種　奇種伝統式

Lapsang Souchong comes in 2 main types: one with a smoky flavor from drying over pine wood fires, and another with a sweet, fruity flavor. Although these teas have distinctly different flavors, fruity Lapsang Souchong is generally more expensive and popular among passionate tea enthusiasts in China. It is worth noting, however, that high-quality smoky Lapsang Souchong also exists.

Lapsang Souchong: 2 Main Types – Smoky and Fruity

The Lapsang Souchong Qi Zhong Classic is a premium smoky version and is exceptional in flavor. High-grade Lapsang Souchong teas, such as Qi Zhong, Xiao Chi Gan, Fei Zi Xiao, and Jin Jun Mei, are generally known for their fruity flavors and no smoky flavor. We offer 4 varieties of high-quality Lapsang Souchong with sweet, fruity flavors and no smoky flavor: Qi Zhong, Hua Xiang, Fei Zi Xiao, and Xiao Chi Gan.

While fruity Lapsang Souchong is delicious, many people also enjoy the smoky version. Each type has its own unique character, and the ability to enjoy both is one of the great appeals of Lapsang Souchong for tea enthusiasts.

Commitment to Tea Leaves, Processing, and Pine Wood

We have been selling a product called Lapsang Souchong Traditional Style, and we have now sourced an even higher grade tea, Lapsang Souchong Qi Zhong Classic. This tea is made from a rare cultivar called Qi Zhong, naturally cultivated at an altitude of around 1300m.

During the withering, fermentation, and drying stages, high-grade teas use heat from burning pine wood.

Locally, this high-grade Lapsang Souchong has no specific name, and producers use different names. We have named our tea Lapsang Souchong Qi Zhong Classic based on the local term Qi Zhong.

Giant Pine Trees with a Diameter of 1m

One of the critical points in producing Lapsang Souchong is the quality of the pine wood used. The higher the grade of the tea, the older the pine trees required — not just any pine tree will do.

Old pine trees grow very slowly and are rich in minerals, producing a long-lasting, refined flavor. Our Lapsang Souchong Qi Zhong Classic uses giant pine trees with a diameter of 1m, delivering a deep, complex smoky flavor that permeates the body.