Introduction of Lapsang Souchong
There is a reason why Chinese people love to drink tea, and it is because of the simple fact that it is a healthy drink. The benefits of drinking tea are endless, and that’s apart from those you will enjoy from each of the known teas in the world. Not fond of drinking tea? Maybe, you just have not found the type that your taste buds will appreciate. If that is the case, why not start with the Lapsang Souchong.
The Black Tea from Fujian, China
Lapsang Souchong is a variety of black tea grown and produced in the Fujian province in China. The tea is famous for having a smoky flavor and aroma which is created by drying the finished tea over a smoking pinewood fire. The result of this process is the leaves are able to produce that sweet and clean smoky to the Lapsang Souchong tea. This process also results to varying intensity in the tea’s smoky taste. Aside from the variation in smokiness, different variations are also made available depending on where the tea leaves are from.
The Chinese people are not the only ones who have developed a liking taste to the tea, but also the Europeans. And unlike the origin of other teas, this type was created only by accident.
Lapsang Souchong Brewing
If you want to enjoy the best flavor that this tea could offer, you need to brew Lapsang Souchong in 100 degree Celsius or 212 degree Fahrenheit. The tea needs to be brewed for 3 to 4 minutes as well to achieve the best flavors. After wards, the tea needs to be strained and added with another batch of water to complete the second and third brewing. It will also be best to use spring water to brew the tea and to have it prepared in a porcelain tea ware. This way, the flavor of the tea will be preserved for you to enjoy.
Benefits of the Lapsang Souchong Tea
This type of tea is known for many benefits, and the leading of which is its ability to help with weight loss which is due to its antioxidant contents. Black teas like the Lapsang Souchong may have undergone ne several stages, but it still contains enough antioxidants to aid with weight loss. It also has significant amount of caffeine which when combined with its antioxidant content will help promote increased metabolism. But acting as a weight loss is not only the benefits of this tea. It is also known to help fight cancer, protect the heart and act as natural sedative. More importantly, it is a safe and healthy alternative to caffeine if you love your coffee so much.
Uses and Some Lapsang Souchong Recipe
This classification of tea is often used to accompany certain dishes, particularly the spicy and salty ones. It also goes well with cheese, which would further improve the experience if the tea is enjoyed beside the warm fireplace. Aside from being consumed as tea, Lapsang Souchong is now also popularly used in culinary creations because of its offered distinctive flavor. One good example of this is when it is added to mayonnaise making it a good addition when making smoked turkey sandwich. Another good combination is Lapsang Souchong and soft tacos which complements well with the pineapple salsa.
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