{"product_id":"formosa-lapsang-loose-leaf-tea-crocodile","title":"Formosa Lapsang Loose Leaf Tea - Crocodile Smoked Black Te","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eOur Formosa Lapsang loose leaf tea Crocodile is a bold, heavily smoked black tea from Taiwan with deep amber liquor, pronounced pinewood aroma and a surprisingly smooth, mellow finish. Stronger and smokier than a classic Chinese Lapsang style, it delivers layers of resinous woodsmoke, full black tea body and a lingering warmth that makes it a memorable cup for slow mornings or quiet evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pvjnbp\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eFormosa Lapsang Loose Leaf Tea with Bold Pinewood Smoke\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eFormosa Lapsang Crocodile is a richly smoky loose leaf black tea made for those who enjoy real depth and intensity in the cup. Produced from large-grade Taiwanese black tea leaves and smoked over pinewood fires, it offers a fuller, more assertive expression of the Lapsang tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eThe smoke is immediate and aromatic, but the cup itself remains rounded and rewarding rather than harsh — a powerful tea with genuine balance beneath its strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14uf3dz\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eDeeply Smoky, Full-Bodied and Surprisingly Smooth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eIn the cup, this Formosa Lapsang loose leaf tea brews to a dark, warming amber liquor with a fragrance of pine resin and woodsmoke that fills the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eThe flavour is bold and unmistakable: intense smoke at the front, followed by a fuller black tea body and a mellow, satisfying aftertaste. It is stronger than many Chinese smoked teas, but carefully enough made to keep the finish smooth and composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pcpqws\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eA Distinctive Taiwanese Smoked Black Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eThe Crocodile style uses coarse, large black tea leaves that take on smoke deeply during production. This gives the finished tea its robust personality and strong aromatic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eFor drinkers who already enjoy Lapsang Souchong but want something darker, fuller and more unapologetically smoky, Formosa Lapsang Crocodile is an excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d2hmq\" data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wi9bwi\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"akeau6\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formosa Lapsang Crocodile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8gynpb\" data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep dark amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a99uo9\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine smoke, resinous warmth, full black tea body and mellow finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q8sc9p\" data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eBest enjoyed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black or with a small splash of milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5wchpl\" data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eA Tea for Slow Drinking and Cooler Evenings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eThis is a tea with presence. It suits quiet mornings, cold afternoons and evenings when a more intense, grounding brew feels right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eServed black, the smoke shows at its fullest. A small splash of milk softens the edges and gives the cup a warmer, more rounded character without losing its distinctive identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wapsdw\" data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eHow to Brew Formosa Lapsang Crocodile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003eUse freshly boiled water at 100°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eA 3-minute infusion gives a bold, cleaner smoke with a brighter finish. A 5-minute brew produces a deeper, fuller cup with more rounded weight and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eThis tea can also be infused a second time, yielding a lighter, slightly sweeter smoky cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3065\"\u003eBlack tea from Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003eHigh Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer teas with genuine personality and lasting character, including powerful smoked black teas such as Formosa Lapsang Crocodile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas London","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7691049533476,"sku":"FOLA-50-W10","price":3.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7691109204004,"sku":"FOLA-125-W10","price":7.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7691109236772,"sku":"FOLA-250-W10","price":13.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":7691109269540,"sku":"FOLA-500-W10","price":25.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41194949640370,"sku":"FOLA-60-W10","price":4.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41194954129586,"sku":"FOLA-150-W10","price":9.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/files\/FormosaLapsang_Crocodile_PM_0669f276-9492-4ef6-80e2-242c64119119.jpg?v=1778162537","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/products\/formosa-lapsang-loose-leaf-tea-crocodile","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}