{"product_id":"emperor-butterfly-lapsang-souchong","title":"Emperor Butterfly Lapsang Souchong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold, pine-smoked loose leaf Lapsang Souchong with deep campfire richness, dark malt, and a clean, lingering finish. Big flavour. Zero faff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, alluring and heady, Emperor Butterfly delivers classic Lapsang Souchong character without harshness: think warm pine smoke, toasted oak, treacle edges and a hint of leather. The liquor pours deep copper; the smoke opens to gentle sweetness as it cools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic smoke: Traditionally pine-smoked black tea from Fujian, China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich \u0026amp; complex: Resinous pine, oak, cocoa husk, and a touch of dried fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, not ashy: Full-bodied and rounded, with a clean aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile: Beautiful neat; also superb with a splash of milk or as a winter latte.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Fujian Province, China (Wuyi area)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Zhengshan Xiaozhong (Lapsang Souchong) – large, mature leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess: Withered and oxidised black tea leaves are gently smoked over pine wood, layering aroma without overpowering the leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrewing guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–2.5g per 250ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95–100°C (freshly boiled)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfusions: up to 3 (slightly longer each round)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu (richer, shorter steeps)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5g per 120ml gaiwan\/teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95–100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–25s, then +5–10s each infusion (6–8 infusions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilk? Optional. Start neat to taste the smoke; add a splash of milk or oat for a rounded, campfire-cocoa vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePair it with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoked cheddar, dark chocolate, roast mushrooms, venison, or a square of ginger cake. For cocktails: Lapsang old fashioned or a smoky hot toddy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium smoked black tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium. Great afternoon warmer; ideal by the fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep airtight, cool and dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Lapsang Souchong naturally smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes—the smoke comes from pine-wood firing, not flavouring oils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow smoky is this one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecisively smoky but balanced—depth without acrid bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add milk or sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It’s excellent neat; a splash of milk softens the edges for a malty, campfire cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the difference between Lapsang and Russian Caravan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussian Caravan blends often include Lapsang but are less smoky and more malty. Emperor Butterfly is a pure smoked black tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold brew?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprisingly good: 8g per 1L cold water, 8–10 hours in the fridge; strain. 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