Alright, let’s talk about this tea lapsang souchong, or whatever them fancy folks call it. I ain’t no scholar, but I know what I likes, and this tea…well, it’s somethin’ else. They say it comes from some mountains in China, Fujian, I think they called it. Far away, that’s for sure.

Now, I ain’t never seen them mountains, but I reckon they must be somethin’ special to grow tea like this. This here tea, it ain’t like that weak stuff you get at the store. It’s strong, real strong. And the smell, oh boy, the smell! It’s like a campfire, kinda smoky and woody. Some folks say it smells like a barn, but I don’t mind it. It reminds me of home, of a warm fire on a cold night.

My old man, he used to say this tea was good for ya. Said it warmed the belly and cleared the head. I don’t know about all that, but it sure makes me feel good. Specially on a chilly mornin’. A cup of this lapsang souchong and a piece of cornbread, and I’m ready to face the day.

• First off, you got to boil the water. Make sure it’s good and hot, bubblin’ like a mad kettle.
• Then, you take a pinch of them tea leaves, not too much, not too little, just a good pinch.
• Put them leaves in your cup, or your pot, if you’re makin’ a big batch.
• Pour that hot water over them leaves and let it sit for a bit. Don’t rush it, let the tea do its thing.
• After a few minutes, it’s ready to drink. You can add a little milk if you want, but I like it plain.

Now, some folks like to add sugar or lemon, but I say that’s just ruinin’ good tea. This tea, it’s got its own flavor, and you don’t need to mess with it. It’s got this smoky taste, like I said, and it’s kinda sweet too, in its own way. It’s a strong flavor, though, so it ain’t for everyone. But if you like a tea with some kick, this is the one for you.

I remember the first time I tried this tea. My grandma, she used to drink it all the time. Said it was a special tea, from her own village way back when. She gave me a cup, and I thought it tasted like dirt. But she told me to keep tryin’ it, and after a while, I started to like it. Now, I can’t imagine a day without it.

This lapsang souchong tea, they call it a black tea. I don’t know why, it looks kinda reddish-brown to me. But I guess them tea folks know what they’re talkin’ about. And they say it’s from Wuyi, a place in China. Never been there myself, but I heard it’s beautiful. Mountains and trees and all that. Makes sense that good tea would come from a good place.

Some people, they say this tea is too strong, too smoky. They say it tastes like medicine. But I say they just don’t know what’s good. This ain’t no weak tea for sissies. This is a tea for folks who like a bit of flavor in their lives. It’s a tea that wakes you up and gets you goin’. And it’s a tea that reminds you of home, even if you’re far away.

So, if you ever get a chance to try this lapsang souchong, don’t be afraid. Give it a shot. You might just find that you like it. And if you don’t, well, that’s just more for me. ‘Cause I ain’t never gonna get tired of this good ol’ tea. It’s warm, it’s comforting, and it reminds me of simpler times. And that, to me, is worth more than all the fancy teas in the world.

How to enjoy this tea? Well, you can drink it hot, like I do. Or you can let it cool down and drink it iced, if that’s your thing. Some folks even use it in cooking, but I ain’t never tried that. I just like to drink it, plain and simple. A cup in the mornin’, a cup in the afternoon, and maybe even a cup before bed. It’s good for any time of day, as far as I’m concerned.

And don’t you go frettin’ about the fancy ways to make it. Just boil the water, add the leaves, and let it steep. That’s all there is to it. It’s a simple tea for simple folks, and that’s why I like it.

Tags：[Black tea, Lapsang Souchong Tea, Smoked Tea, Wuyi Tea, Fujian Tea]