{"product_id":"metropolitan-tea-company-lapsang-souchong-butterfly-1-black-loose-leaf-tea","title":"Metropolitan Tea Company - Lapsang Souchong Butterfly #1 Black Loose Leaf Tea","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003e - Metropolitan Tea CompanyLapsang Souchong Butterfly #1 Black Tea is a superior leaf Lapsang Souchong offering a crisp character with the remarkable and heady aroma of an oak fire.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodingredspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLuxury Ingredients:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodmanucountry\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall Batch Blended and Packed in:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCanada\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodteasfrom\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTea(s) From:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChina\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodregions\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion(s):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFujian Province - Xingchun region\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodantioxlvl\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAntioxidant Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcafflvl\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCaffeine Content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodantioxlvl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodantioxlvlhelp\" class=\"tip-icon\"\u003eMetropolitan Tea Company - Lapsang Souchong Butterfly #1 Black Tea \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e___________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTips for Brewing the Perfect Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e         -  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e1 heaping teaspoon loose tea or 1 tea bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e         -  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e1 cup 7-9oz. (200-250ml.) heated water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e         -  185-212°F\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e85-100ºC) water temp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e         -  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e3-5 minute steeping time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis special smoked tea has a distinctive flavor sometimes referred to as tarry, and is a special tea from Fujian province. The Fukienese word 'souchong' means sub variety - that is a sub variety of other black teas from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian. When Lapsang Souchong was first exported to Western European countries and became famous on the international markets - it was no doubt due to the distinct aroma and flavor. Interestingly the best Lapsang is produced in the nature preserve located in the Wuyi Mountains where the high mountains with thick pine forests and heavy mist provide the ideal environment for growing top quality tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegend claims that the smoking process was discovered by accident. During the Qing dynasty, an army unit passing through Xingcun (Star Village) camped in a tea factory filled with fresh leaves awaiting processing. When the soldiers left and the workers could get back into the premises, they realized that to arrive at market in time, it was too late to dry the leaves in the usual way. So they lit open fires of pinewood to hasten the drying. Not only did the tea reach the market in time, but also the smoked pine flavor created a sensation!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe method of production is as follows: The leaves are first withered over fires of pine or cypress wood. After pan-frying and rolling, they are pressed into wooden barrels and covered with cloth to ferment until they give off a pleasant fragrance. The leaves are fired again and rolled into taut strips. Then they are placed in bamboo baskets and hung on wooden racks over smoking pine fires to dry and absorb the smoke flavor. When finished they are thick, glossy black strips, and produce a dark red beverage with a unique aroma and taste. It is generally consumed with sugar or milk. Depending upon one's palate the taste can be light and intriguing or it can be heavy and overpowering. Lapsang Souchong is best described as an acquired taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Kitchen Pantry","offers":[{"title":"100 gr. (3.52oz) \/ 05\/2032","offer_id":47610620641443,"sku":"05\/2032","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8179\/files\/lap_100.jpg?v=1766871798","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitchenpantry.com\/products\/metropolitan-tea-company-lapsang-souchong-butterfly-1-black-loose-leaf-tea","provider":"The Kitchen Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}