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

For example, seaweed powder-dusted Loch Broom langoustine is plated with a prawn ravioli dotted with lemon ‌purée and sea fennel; a smoky Lapsang souchong tea-bathed deer loin has a bright pea ‌purée and pickled trumpet mushrooms.

From New York Times

The smoky, bubbly blend of lemon-orange oleo-saccharum, Lapsang souchong tea, soda and tonic waters tastes as if it packs a boozy punch.

From Seattle Times

Lapsang Souchong is a black tea, comprising leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant that have been oxidized by being allowed to first wither in the open air for about 10 hours, then “rolled” or massaged to break the cell walls, and then allowed to rest again until they turn brown.

From Seattle Times

But while the true origins of black tea can be viewed only hazily through the mists of time, it is largely believed that Lapsang Souchong, produced in China, is actually the original black tea.

From Seattle Times

In my opinion, the purest way to capture and experience smoke, without the delicious but distracting intermediary of food, the hacking emphysema brought on by smoking or the danger of ruining your clothes, is to drink Lapsang Souchong tea.

From Seattle Times