Roast and 'Dark' Tea Bundle

A Nod to Roast and Malty Distinction

For the discerning palate, this curated bundle offers an exploration into the deep, transformed character of two exceptional teas, each representing a unique traditional art of processing that yields richness without high-volume astringency or excess caffeine.

This bundle is an invitation to experience depth, tranquility, and distinctive nuance.

Lapsang Souchong | Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong: The Original Black Tea

The journey begins with Lapsang Souchong: Non-Smoked—the esteemed Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong (正山小种). This is the original black tea, a hong cha with a heritage spanning over four centuries from the Fujian mountains.

Unburdened by the smoke often associated with its name, this tea offers a brew of refined purity. The liquor is remarkably clean and bright on the palate, yielding a silky, non-aggressive character with virtually no astringency.

Experience a delicate malty background beautifully accented by notes of dried plum and a finish reminiscent of ripe apricot and light caramel sweetness. It is a clean, rewarding expression of history.

Original Char-Roasted Hojicha: The Calming Embers

A perfect foil to the Lapsang Souchong black tea, our Char-Roasted Hojicha from the revered Uji Valley offers a different tradition of transformation.

By utilizing a traditional charcoal roasting method, the green tea leaves and stems are transformed to a warm, chestnut-brown hue. This process coaxes a seductive aroma and unparalleled fragrance from the leaf.

The resulting infusion is smooth, warm, and deeply comforting, defined by a bold, clean roasted flavour and a natural nutty sweetness.

Characteristically low in caffeine, Hojicha is an ideal selection for calming enjoyment at any time of day, offering a lingering presence that soothes the spirit.

Together these two teas form a harmonious bundle—a Dark Tea Repertoire as it were—that celebrates the transformative nature of traditional tea artisan craft.

The Lapsang Souchong presents the brightness and elegant sweetness of a centuries-old dark tea (hong cha), while the Char-Roasted Hojicha delivers grounding comfort and warmth.

A bundled offering at a 10% discount in your favour.

Bundles are a good way to really understand the unique taste profile of each tea selection in the bunch. Try one in the morning - and the other in the afternoon.

Your evenings will only get better.