I have recently just aquired some teas after the Fourth of July holiday. I received my order of Hu-Kwa Lapsang Souchong from Wendell, and I am drinking it right now. While I think that RoT L.S. has more of a smoky scent, I like the depth of flavor this provides. Once I finish ths 113 gram tin, I am going to go for their China Lapsang Souchong.
Giving Earl Grey a second chance, I decided to purchase a tin of Twinings E.G. at H.E.B. I must admit, after a few cups it is starting to grow on me - it is not burgamot soup like Bigalow and it doesn't taste as nearly as bad as its bagged cousin. I can actually smell the melange of the tea and the burgamot, which i find is a good thing.
But along with the Earl Grey, I picked up some Prince of Wales...and let me tell you, I have fallen in love with black chinese tea all over again. The dark, rich, almost malty flavor is something I love as a Lapsang souchong drinker. My girlfriend, whose tea consumption doesn't extend much beyond tisanes for fear of something upsetting her diabetes, loves it as well...and she prefers a cup after lunch with a bit of sweetener, while I on the other hand prefer it clear.
My query for all those more enlightened about tea than I am is this - can I obtain some history on this particular blend, or keemun tea in general? I'd be much obliged.