{"product_id":"lapsang-souchong-loose-leaf-tea-butterfly","title":"Lapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea - Butterfly Smoked Black Tea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eLapsang Souchong loose leaf tea\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterfly is a bold, pine-smoked Chinese black tea with deep amber liquor, rich body and an unmistakably aromatic finish. Smooth beneath the smoke, it reveals layers of resinous pine, dried fruit and savoury warmth — a distinctive loose leaf tea for those who enjoy powerful flavour, slow sipping and something truly memorable in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"h5dvt4\" data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eLapsang Souchong Loose Leaf Tea with Pine-Smoked Depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eLapsang Souchong Butterfly is one of the most characterful black teas in the world. Made from mature Fujian tea leaves and smoked over pinewood, it delivers an immediately recognisable aroma of woodsmoke and resin, followed by a full, rounded black tea body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eThis is not a subtle tea, and that is precisely its appeal. It is bold, warming and deeply atmospheric, yet well-made enough to remain smooth and satisfying rather than harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10rz77y\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eRich Smoke, Pine Resin and Savoury Complexity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eIn the cup, this Lapsang Souchong loose leaf tea pours a dark amber liquor with an aroma that fills the room before the first sip. The smoke is present from the outset, carrying notes of pine resin, warm wood and savoury depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eBehind that comes the tea itself: smooth, well-oxidised and full-bodied, with hints of dried fruit and a faint paprika-like warmth that gives the finish extra complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gqbluq\" data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eA Distinctive Smoked Black Tea from Fujian\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eLapsang Souchong is prized for the way smoke becomes part of the leaf rather than simply sitting on the surface. The large, mature leaves are well suited to absorbing that character, producing a tea with depth, persistence and a finish that lingers long after the cup is empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eFor those who enjoy strongly flavoured black teas, this is a classic worth discovering — and one that stands apart from almost every other style in the tea world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wi9bwi\" data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6x102g\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fujian, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8gynpb\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep dark amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5teoxw\" data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pine smoke, resinous warmth, dried fruit and savoury depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19z3qu0\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, smooth, distinctive and full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10em123\" data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eBest enjoyed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, or with a small splash of milk if preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6fl9x4\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eA Tea for Slow Afternoons and Cold Evenings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eLapsang Souchong Butterfly is especially rewarding when you want a tea with real presence. It suits quiet afternoons, autumn and winter evenings, or moments when a more contemplative cup feels right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eIt also pairs unusually well with foods that can meet its intensity, including mature cheese, dark chocolate and savoury dishes with deep, roasted flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"130qm1q\" data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eHow to Brew Lapsang Souchong Butterfly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eUse water at around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003e95°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and add \u003cstrong data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003eone heaped teaspoon per cup\u003c\/strong\u003e. Steep for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e3 to 4 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"3053\"\u003eA shorter brew keeps the cup smoother and more balanced. A longer infusion deepens the smoky character considerably, so taste as you go and adjust to preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003eEnjoy it black for the clearest expression of pine smoke and resinous depth. A small dash of milk can be added for a softer, rounder cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003eThis tea also works well as a cold brew. Steep generously in cold water for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003e6 to 8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fridge, then strain for a smooth, smoky iced tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3384\"\u003eBlack tea, pine smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3682\"\u003eHigh Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003e350 different teas\u003c\/strong\u003e in our collection, we are proud to offer teas with genuine personality and provenance, including bold classics such as Lapsang Souchong Butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas London","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7692504170532,"sku":"LASO-50-M100","price":6.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7692504203300,"sku":"LASO-125-M100","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7692504236068,"sku":"LASO-250-M100","price":25.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":7692504268836,"sku":"LASO-500-M100","price":45.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41233195598002,"sku":"LASO-60-M100","price":7.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41233200087218,"sku":"LASO-150-M100","price":15.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/products\/LapsangSouchongButterflyPM.jpg?v=1778163120","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/products\/lapsang-souchong-loose-leaf-tea-butterfly","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}