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BenSe Lapsang Souchong Black Tea[ZST11]

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Bense Lapsang Souchong is picked from the natural of 800 meters in Wuyi Mountain National Nature Reserve, which is maded with the traditional handicraft of Zheng Shan Tang Souchong black tea(Pine smoke aroma).The shape of Bense is natural and tight with dark moist color; after brewed, tea soup bright yellow. The taste of longan soup, the aroma of pine smoke. 

Light-Smoked

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Introduction

Bense Lapsang Souchong is picked from the natural of 800 meters in Wuyi Mountain National Nature Reserve, which is maded with the traditional handicraft of Zheng Shan Tang Souchong black tea(Pine smoke aroma).The shape of Bense is natural and tight with dark moist color; after brewed, tea soup bright yellow. The taste of longan soup, the aroma of pine smoke. 

Taste

Dry Tea: Sharp and thin.

Soup: Yellow and clean.

Aroma: Pine smoke.

Taste: Mellow and sweet.Like longan soup.

Wet Tea: Leaves stretch and coppery color.

Storage method: Sealed and placed at room temperature, cool, dry, no peculiar smell, dark place.

Materials

Net weight: 50g(1.76 Ounce)/100 g(3.53 Ounce)

Grade: Top Grade.

Tea Type: Black Tea.

Picking Standard: 1 Bud 2 leaves.

Origin: Tongmuguan,Wuyi Mountain National Nature Reserve.

-Other Pakaging-

Mini Bag: 5 g/0.17 oz

Brew Guide

It is advisable to use a covered bowl for brewing.

1.Add 5g of tea after warming the cup and smell the tea aroma

2.Prepare pure water around 90°C.

3.1-4 course rush out, do not soak for a long time.5-7 courses soak for 5-10s, 7-10 courses about 15s. The more times of brewing, the longer the soaking time, in order to ensure the stability of the tea soup. 

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About Bense

Why is it called Bense?

The taste of Lapsang Souchong is reduced and mellow, but it is not too strong pine smoke. The slightly smoky flavor and sweet soup feel are acceptable to most people.So name it "True Color"(Bense).

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This guide explains the tea category and its background. For the contents, origin and preparation of this specific product, refer to the product details above.

Lapsang Souchong Black Tea

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Carry forward the classics
Taste of the mountains

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The birthplace of black tea in the world
The birthplace of Lapsang Souchong

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Picked once a year

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Smoke process
Pine smoke and longan flavor

ZhengShanTang Lapsang Souchong is picked from the natural of 800 meters in Wuyi Mountain National Nature Reserve, which is maded with the traditional handicraft of Zheng Shan Tang Souchong black tea(Light pine smoke aroma)


Lapsang Souchong black tea was launched in 1568, with a mellow and fragrant aroma and a sweet aftertaste.It has the traditional smoky and rich pine smoke aroma of Lapsang Souchong.It is the refinement of traditional craftsmanship and a gift from nature.

Bense tea tin, gaiwan and cups on a round tea tray

Growth Environment

River through a misty, forested mountain valley
Fresh tea bud and two leaves on a stem

The birthplace of Lapsang Souchong, the origin of the world's black tea

In Wuyi, China, the ranges of verdant mountains surrounded by bamboo forests,streams and springs,mean to produce the best tea in the world. We abstract the very best of nature and deposit the essence of Wuyi into a cup of tea.

400 years of inherited skills

On the basis of inheriting more than 400 years of Lapsang Souchong black tea culture and production techniques
Made from 1 bud and 2 leaves of the alpine small-leaf tea tree, and smokedCreate the true flavor of Lapsang Souchong

Dry Bense black tea leaves on a white plate

Dry Tea

Sharp and thin

Pouring amber Bense tea into white cups

Soup

Yellow and clean

Brewed Bense tea leaves on a white plate

Soup

Leaves stretch and coppery color

Production Process

Illustration of the stages of black tea production

Tasting of Lapsang Souchong

Silver tin of traditional pine-smoked Lapsang Souchong

Lapsang Souchong
Grade: Top Grade
Picking Standard: 1 bud 2 leaves
Taste: Light pine smoke aroma/Dried longan aroma/Floral fragrance
Degree of smoke:⭐⭐

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Two white Bense gift boxes with calligraphy

BenSe Lapsang Souchong
Grade: Top Grade
Picking Standard: 1 bud 2-3 leaves
Taste: Pine smoke aroma/Dried longan aroma

Degree of smoke:⭐⭐⭐

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Red Royal black tea tin with an individual packet

Royal Lapsang Souchong
Grade: Top Grade
Picking Standard: 1 bud 3-4 leaves(Chopped)
Taste:Obvious pine smoke aroma/Dried longan aroma
Degree of smoke:⭐⭐⭐⭐

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White 8310 tea packet with a yellow panel

8310 Traditional Souchong
Grade: 3rd Grade
Picking Standard: 1 bud 3-4 leaves(Chopped)
Taste: Strong pine smoke

Degree of smoke:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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White Royal black tea packet with a blue panel

Royal Lapsang Souchong
Grade: 3rd Grade
Picking Standard: 1 bud 3-4 leaves(Chopped)
Taste: Obvious pine smoke

Degree of smoke:⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Red Lapsang Souchong gift box

Sea River Smoked Lapsang Souchong Gift Box
Grade: Top Grade
Picking Standard: 1 bud 3-4 leaves Taste: Pine smoke aroma/Dried longan aroma
Degree of smoke:⭐⭐⭐

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Brew Black Tea Perfectly for Maximum Flavor

More detailed brewing guide

More detailed brewing guide 

More detailed brewing guide

1.Add 5g of tea after warming the cup and smell the tea aroma
2.Prepare pure water around 90°C.
3.1-4 course rush out, do not soak for a long time.5-7 courses soak for 5-10s, 7-10 courses about 15s.
The more times of brewing, the longer the soaking time, in order to ensure the stability of the tea soup.

Classic Tinplate Can with 50g/100g Teas

1. Good sealing, avoid light, moisture and odor
2. Can body is rigid to prevent shipping damage
3. Environmentally friendly and easy to recycle
4. The packaging has been used for 15 years, with simple feelings
5. Six anti-counterfeiting logo designs: embossing on the bottom of the can, gravure on the top of the can, label of origin and QR code label on the aluminum film, geographical indication on the side, "Jiang Yuanxun" Seal and "Zhengshan Successor" seal design, can bottom ice crack

Jin Jun Mei tin showing its QR code and authenticity labels

Why Choose Us ?

Safety: Choosing branded tea products means that every sip of tea you drink has been tested for food safety.
Service: All your orders are shipped via DHL/SF/EMS express, we bear the customs duties
High-end: As the inventor of Jinjunmei and a company inheriting Lapsang Souchong, what we hear most from new customers is“This is definitely the best tea I’ve ever had”

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