Tongmu Guan Wild Tea Lapsang Souchong | Wild Native Variety from Wuyi’s National Nature Reserve – Pine Smoke Aroma & Longan Sweetness

From Tongmu Guan, the birthplace of black tea. These wild tea bushes grow scattered in the primeval forest at over 1000m elevation – no fertilizer, no pesticides, harvested just once a year. Traditional pine‑wood smoking gives this Lapsang Souchong its signature pine smoke aroma and longan‑sweet broth. Packaged in simple kraft paper – back to nature.

🌲 Authentic Tongmu Guan origin – birthplace of black tea, National Nature Reserve

🍃 Wild / native variety – sexually propagated ancient bushes, complex flavor

🔥 Traditional pine‑wood smoking – real “pine smoke”, no artificial flavoring

📦 Kraft paper packaging – simple, eco‑friendly, 250g / 50 servings

⏳ 3‑year shelf life – ages gracefully, gets smoother over time

🚚 Free worldwide shipping – no minimum, delivered to your door


This is a black tea with attitude. It’s not the tame, sugary stuff from the supermarket. The first sip hits you with bold pine smoke. The second sip reveals longan‑like sweetness hiding behind the smoke. The third sip leaves a cool, wild minerality at the back of your throat. This is the rock star of the tea world – loved fiercely by those who know it, called “too wild” by those who don’t. But if you want to taste the original, authentic flavor of black tea, this is it.

Dry leaf aroma：Opening the kraft paper bag, a bold pine‑wood smoke greets you, layered with hints of dried longan and roasted sweet potato. It’s not harsh or chemical – it’s warm, dry, and comforting, like a winter fireplace.

Liquor aroma：As boiling water hits the leaves, the pine smoke becomes more dimensional, while honey and dried fruit notes emerge. Hot sniff gives smoke; warm sniff gives sweetness.

Empty cup aroma：The finished cup leaves behind caramel and smoked oak – lingering for a long time.

First sip：Smoke leads the way – but don’t frown. It’s not bitter; it’s “roasted”. The liquor is thick, full‑bodied, and substantial.

Mid‑sip：After 2-3 seconds, longan‑like sweetness rises from the back of your tongue, perfectly fusing with the smoke. You get a complex smoked candied fruit flavor.

Finish：After swallowing, a cool pine‑wood note and long, clean sweetness stay in your throat. No astringency, just pure wild mountain character.

Mouthfeel：Bold but not rough – the tea has “backbone”. Like a smoky, savory broth (don’t worry, it’s completely vegetarian). With age, it becomes even smoother.

Lapsang Souchong is generally less durable than oolong, but this wild tea – with its older, thicker leaves – outperforms ordinary black teas.

Infusions 1-2：Smoke is boldest, longan sweetness peeking through

Infusions 3-4：Smoke fades, honey and dried fruit take over – liquor still rich

Infusions 5-6：Sweet woody notes with a whisper of smoke – still enjoyable

The infused leaves are large, thick, and tough – copper‑brown or dark brown. The leaves vary in size and have serrated edges, typical of sexually propagated “cai cha” (wild native variety) – completely different from the uniform leaves of clonal cultivars. The spent leaves give off a gentle pine‑wood aroma.

Product name	Tongmu Guan Wild Tea Lapsang Souchong
Type	Black tea (Lapsang Souchong)
Origin	Tongmu Guan, Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China (National Nature Reserve)
Elevation	1000-1200m
Cultivar	Wuyi Cai Cha (sexually propagated wild native variety)
Plucking standard	One bud with 2-3 leaves
Process	Traditional pine‑wood smoking (in “qing lou” smoking house)
Net weight	250g
Packaging	Kraft paper bag – simple, eco‑friendly
Serving size	~5g (50 servings total)
Shelf life	3 years (can be aged – becomes smoother)
Storage	Cool, dry, away from light, airtight

Step	Instruction
Teaware	Gaiwan, porcelain pot, or Yixing pot (150-200ml)
Water	Spring/filtered water, boiling 100°C / 212°F
Leaf amount	5g (about one flat scoop)
Rinse	Quick rinse with boiling water to awaken aroma
Infusion times	1st: 20-30s / 2nd: 15-20s / then add 5-10s each steep
Note	Lapsang Souchong can handle boiling water – high heat is needed to fully release smoke and longan sweetness

Kraft paper packaging：We chose simple kraft paper bags over fancy tins – because this tea’s soul is “wild” and “real”. Kraft paper is breathable and eco‑friendly, allowing the tea to slowly age during storage. If you plan to keep it longer (best within 3 years), transfer to an airtight container.

3‑year shelf life：Lapsang Souchong is one of the few black teas that ages gracefully. Over time, the pine smoke gradually transforms into dried fruit and aged notes, and the liquor becomes smoother and rounder. Stored properly, the second and third years bring entirely new dimensions.


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 This tea is for you if:

You want to taste the history of how black tea was born

You like peaty whisky, smoked cheese, barbecue – you’ll instantly fall for this cup

You’re bored with supermarket black teas and want something with personality

You’re looking for a tea that ages well (like wine)

You simply want to support small‑farm, traditional, origin‑based products

Add to cart – bring home the starting point of black tea
250g / 50 servings / Kraft paper packaging / Free worldwide shipping / 3‑year shelf life