Lapsang Souchong - Loose Tea in Signature Tea Tin

Lapsang Souchong by Oliver Pluff & Co.; Tea with a Tale to Tell

Lapsang's flavor is strong and smoky- meant to complement the natural taste of black tea without overpowering. The British East India Company included Souchong teas in its common imports to colonial America. 35 chests of Souchong tea were destroyed during the Boston Tea Party.

Pictured on the label is an example of a tax stamp as implemented in accordance with the Stamp Act of 1765. More than a tax; it was a catalyst for colonial unity and resistance, shaping the political landscape that led to the American Revolution

Ingredients: Black tea leaves

Size/Type: 3oz loose tea sealed in a matte black signature tea tin

Shelf Life: 3 Years

Hand Packaged by Oliver Pluff & Co. in Charleston, South Carolina

A note from the Team at Oliver Pluff & Co.:

We are more than purveyors of tea—we are storytellers. Each blend we offer is a chapter in a larger tale: of trade routes and revolution, of distant tea gardens and colonial American hearths.

Our journey began with a simple question: What teas were thrown into Boston Harbor during the Tea Party of 1773? That inquiry led us deep into the records of the British East India Company and the bustling tea markets of Canton, China where we uncovered the names of the original blends (Bohea, Congou, Singlo, and more) and traced their journey from leaf to rebellion.

We’ve recreated these historic blends with care and fidelity, allowing you to sip the same teas that helped spark a revolution. When you raise a cup of Young Hyson or Bohea, you’re not just tasting tea—you’re tasting history.

Every Oliver Pluff & Co. blend invites you to slow down, steep deeply, and savor the story in every cup.