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First Black Tea in History – Zhengshan Xiaozhong (Lapsang Souchong) from Wuyi Mountain, Tongmu Village | 40g

First Black Tea in History – Zhengshan Xiaozhong (Lapsang Souchong) from Wuyi Mountain, Tongmu Village | 40g

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Why You’ll Love It

  • You are tasting the very first black tea ever created
  • Authentic Tongmu Village origin, not mass-market imitation
  • Naturally sweet, smooth, and clean—not heavily smoked
  • Perfect for daily drinking, gifting, or introducing others to real Chinese black tea
  • A historic product that stands out in any tea collection

Details

  • Origin: Tongmu Village, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China
  • Tea Type: Black Tea (Zhengshan Xiaozhong)
  • Craft: Hand-picked, traditionally oxidized, pine-wood dried
  • Liquor: Amber-red, clear, bright
  • Aroma: Subtle pine, soft caramel, natural sweetness
  • Taste: Smooth, rounded, warming with a gentle lingering finish

Brewing Method

BREWING METHOD

Western Style

  • Tea: 3g
  • Water: 90–95°C
  • Steep: 2–3 minutes
  • Infusions: 2–3

Gongfu Style

  • Tea: 4–5g
  • Water: 90–95°C
  • Steep: 10–20 seconds
  • Infusions: 5–7

Tips for Best Flavor

  • Use soft water for a cleaner, sweeter profile
  • Keep the temperature below boiling to protect aroma

The First Black Tea in History

This product represents the original lineage of black tea, known in China as Zhengshan Xiaozhong, and globally as Lapsang Souchong. It was first created in Tongmu Village in the Wuyi Mountains—making it the birthplace of the world’s earliest black tea.

Why This Tea Creates Traffic and Converts Buyers

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Authentic Tongmu Village Craftsmanship

This tea is produced using traditional methods developed centuries ago:

  • Hand-picked leaves from Wuyi Mountain

  • Controlled oxidation to create a natural red-amber infusion

  • Gentle pinewood drying, not heavy artificial smoke

Taste Notes

  • Soft pine aroma

  • Smooth, clean body

  • Naturally sweet finish

  • Amber-red color that reflects true Zhengshan craftsmanship

What Makes It Remarkable

Most people know Lapsang Souchong as a smoky tea. But the true original from Tongmu has:

  • Less smoke

  • More natural sweetness

  • More clarity in flavor

  • A cleaner, elegant profile

This is the version tea drinkers rarely get to try.

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