Formosa Lapsang

• Formosa Lapsang: a most unusual Lapsang tea from Formosa (Taiwan).
• It combines the earthy characteristics of Formosa's oolongs with the pinewood aromas of Fujian Lapsang Souchongs.
• This aromatic tea is smoked uniquely over a combination of oak and pinewood.
• The typically coarse yet deep brown leaf produces a wonderfully balanced and subtly smoky tea.

Formosa Lapsang: a most unusual Lapsang tea from Formosa (Taiwan).

Formosa Lapsang combines the earthy characteristics of Formosa's oolongs with the pinewood aromas of Fujian Lapsang Souchongs. The typically coarse yet deep brown leaf produces a wonderfully balanced and subtly smoky tea that is most appealing. Produced in Taiwan, this black tea is smoked over a combination of oak and pinewood to give a uniquely rich and aromatic liquor. Use one teaspoon per cup and one for the pot with freshly boiling water and infuse for three minutes.

Formosa Lapsang "This is a delightful smoky cup of tea that shakes you out of indolence. I really like having this when I am reading in the late afternoon as it really perks me up and surprises me with every sip. The smell also permeates the room and transports me to dreamt of ryokans at the top of mountains."
My favourite early evening pick me up "I am addicted to this tea as an energy booster that manages to relax me at the same time. Fabulous smoky hit."

Tea from Grey's Teas

Our teas are loose leaf and we specialise in large leaf grades. All are made using traditional orthodox methods. Our teas are from named tea gardens or defined areas of origin.

Sourcing our tea

Formosa Lapsang tea has been chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour, aroma and appearance. Our tea is carefully sourced from long-established shippers. We can therefore guarantee the quality and origin of each tea and that it conforms to UK food and drink health regulations and our own demanding grading requirements.

The benefits of loose leaf tea

This loose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse. This tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known. A little extra time is necessary when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup. You will be well rewarded for your patience!

Packing options

There are generally several packing options to choose from. These are 60 grams, 125 grams and 250 grams, the default being 125 grams in a packet. Our silver-coloured packets are a triple laminate of paper, foil and cellophane, specifically designed for tea. Alternatively, you can select a tin caddy for your tea. These square, silver coloured caddies have hinged lids. Again, 60 gram, 125 gram and 250 gram options are generally available as options which can be selected from the drop-down list. Packets and caddies have full-colour labels.

Delivery options

For delivery our standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option such as first class post or courier. Free UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.

Storing your tea

Store your tea with care by ensuring it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas. Our standard best-before period is one year from packing and all teas are packed to order.

A guide to our tea

At the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea. For more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page How to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea.