Lapsang

[ lahp-sahng, lap-sang ]

adjective

1. noting a kind of souchong tea with a strong smoky flavor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lapsang¹

First recorded in 1875–80; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Lapsang showed us great politeness, and asked us as a personal favor to him to go by the Lumpiya Pass.

From Project Gutenberg

We stopped, and the man overtook us and handed Lapsang a letter.

From Project Gutenberg

We accompany it with a cup of smoky Lapsang Soochong China tea.

From Project Gutenberg