2026 Fruity Lapsang Souchong

An Astraluna-exclusive, hand-finished high-mountain Lapsang Souchong from Wu Sandi with ripe red fruit, golden honey, warm spice and a soft oat-like sweetness.

Tea Profile

Tea Type	Red Tea (Black Tea 红茶)
Style	Lapsang Souchong 正山小种
Origin	Wu Sandi, Wuyishan, Fujian Province, China
Harvest	2026
Processing	Fully oxidised and hand-finished
Leaf Material	High-mountain Wuyi tea leaves
Production	Produced exclusively for Astraluna Tea

Origin and Character

This tea offers a distinctive expression of Lapsang Souchong, moving away from the heavily smoked profile many drinkers associate with the style.

Its character is led by ripe red fruit, golden honey, warm spice and soft cereal sweetness. The liquor remains clear and composed through repeated infusions, gaining depth while preserving a smooth, naturally sweet finish.

Aroma and Flavour

Aroma	Ripe red fruit, honey, baked fruit and warm spice
Liquor	Clear amber to deep copper-red
Flavour	Red fruit, golden honey, gentle spice and oat-like sweetness
Mouthfeel	Smooth, rounded and softly textured
Finish	Long, warming and naturally sweet

✦ The Astraluna Perspective ✦

Created exclusively for Astraluna as a limited production, this is a tea that cannot be bought anywhere else.

We chose it because it brings something genuinely individual to the collection: a Lapsang Souchong with generosity, polish and a clear sense of place, yet none of the heaviness some drinkers expect from the style. It is a tea with a strong identity, made to be remembered and returned to.

Brewing Notes

Method	Leaf	Water	Time
Gongfu	5 g per 100 ml	90–95°C	15–20 sec, then extend
Western	3–4 g per 250 ml	90–95°C	2.5–3 min

For a complete method, read How to Brew Red Tea.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry and odour-free place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong aromas. Keep sealed between sessions to preserve its fruit, honey and spice character.