{"id":900611,"date":"2026-10-27T01:09:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T17:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/?p=900611"},"modified":"2026-10-27T01:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T17:09:20","slug":"how-to-brew-lapsang-souchong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/how-to-brew-lapsang-souchong\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Brew Lapsang Souchong: Temperature, Ratio and Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.sandao-lapsang{max-width:920px;margin:auto;line-height:1.85}.sandao-lapsang p{margin:0 0 1.2em}.sandao-lapsang h2{margin:1.8em 0 .7em;line-height:1.3}.sandao-lapsang figure{margin:28px 0}.sandao-lapsang img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:auto}.sandao-lapsang figcaption{font-size:.88em;line-height:1.6;color:#5a625b;margin-top:8px}.sandao-lapsang .ls-links{padding:20px;background:#f1f4ee;border-radius:10px}.sandao-lapsang li{margin:.7em 0}<\/style>\n<trp-tag data-no-translation>\n<div class=\"sandao-lapsang\" lang=\"en\">\n<p>For a first mug, try 2\u20133 g of Lapsang Souchong in 250 ml of water at 90\u201395\u00b0C (194\u2013203\u00b0F), steeped for 2\u20133 minutes. For a gaiwan, try 4\u20135 g per 100 ml with quick infusions. These are starting points, not tests of authenticity.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose a neutral vessel and fresh water<\/h2>\n<p>Porcelain and heat-safe glass make it easy to compare aromas. Use fresh drinking water with a taste you like; heavily flavored or highly mineral water can obscure a delicate tea. Preheat the vessel and discard that warming water.<\/p>\n<figure><img class=\"wp-image-900592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewing-tea-in-gaiwan-clean.webp\" alt=\"Brewing tea in gaiwan\" width=\"1280\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewing-tea-in-gaiwan-clean.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewing-tea-in-gaiwan-clean-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewing-tea-in-gaiwan-clean-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewing-tea-in-gaiwan-clean-768x360.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewing-tea-in-gaiwan-clean-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewing-tea-in-gaiwan-clean-600x281.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption>Brewing tea in gaiwan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Weigh the leaves before judging the tea<\/h2>\n<p>Different leaf shapes occupy different volumes. A teaspoon of fine tea and a teaspoon of bulky whole leaves may weigh very different amounts. A small scale makes your next cup easier to reproduce.<\/p>\n<figure><img class=\"wp-image-900593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-measuring-dry-tea-leaves-clean.webp\" alt=\"Measuring dry tea leaves\" width=\"1280\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-measuring-dry-tea-leaves-clean.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-measuring-dry-tea-leaves-clean-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-measuring-dry-tea-leaves-clean-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-measuring-dry-tea-leaves-clean-768x360.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-measuring-dry-tea-leaves-clean-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-measuring-dry-tea-leaves-clean-600x281.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption>Measuring dry tea leaves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Gaiwan brewing, step by step<\/h2>\n<p>Add 4\u20135 g to a gaiwan with about 100 ml working capacity. Pour 90\u201395\u00b0C water and begin with roughly 5\u201310 seconds of contact before draining completely. Repeat, extending the time gradually as flavor fades. More leaf, broken material or a slower pour may require a shorter steep.<\/p>\n<figure><img class=\"wp-image-900594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-tea-leaves-in-porcelain-gaiwan-clean.webp\" alt=\"Tea leaves in porcelain gaiwan\" width=\"1280\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-tea-leaves-in-porcelain-gaiwan-clean.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-tea-leaves-in-porcelain-gaiwan-clean-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-tea-leaves-in-porcelain-gaiwan-clean-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-tea-leaves-in-porcelain-gaiwan-clean-768x360.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-tea-leaves-in-porcelain-gaiwan-clean-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-tea-leaves-in-porcelain-gaiwan-clean-600x281.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption>Tea leaves in porcelain gaiwan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a robust smoked tea you can also test near-boiling water. For a delicate unsmoked batch, reduce the temperature if it improves your cup. Boiling water does not automatically destroy a black tea, while a lower temperature recommendation does not prove adulteration. A rinse is optional for loose black tea; it is not a reliable way to remove caffeine or contaminants.<\/p>\n<h2>Mug or small teapot method<\/h2>\n<p>Use 2\u20133 g per 250 ml, taste after 2 minutes, then strain fully when the cup suits you. Increase time or leaf a little for a stronger brew. If bitterness builds, shorten the steep before assuming that the tea itself is faulty.<\/p>\n<figure><img class=\"wp-image-900595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewed-tea-in-glass-clean.webp\" alt=\"Brewed tea in glass\" width=\"1280\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewed-tea-in-glass-clean.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewed-tea-in-glass-clean-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewed-tea-in-glass-clean-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewed-tea-in-glass-clean-768x360.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewed-tea-in-glass-clean-18x8.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lapsang-souchong-brewed-tea-in-glass-clean-600x281.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption>Brewed tea in glass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How many infusions?<\/h2>\n<p>There is no guaranteed count. Leaf dose, vessel size, steep length and personal preference decide when a session is finished. Several quick gongfu infusions and two long mug infusions are not directly comparable. Stop when the flavor no longer appeals, rather than chasing a number on a product page.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ls-links\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/encyclopedia\/tea\/lapsang-souchong-tea\/\">Explore the Lapsang Souchong guide<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/what-is-lapsang-souchong-tea\/\">What Is Lapsang Souchong? A Guide to Zhengshan Xiaozhong<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/smoked-vs-unsmoked-lapsang-souchong\/\">Smoked vs Unsmoked Lapsang Souchong: Which Should You Try?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/trp-tag><br \/>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brew Lapsang Souchong in a mug or gaiwan with practical leaf ratios, water temperatures and steeping times, then adjust the cup to your taste.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":900592,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[56],"class_list":["post-900611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tea-knowledge","tag-lapsang-souchong-tea"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/900611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=900611"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/900611\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":900612,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/900611\/revisions\/900612"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/900592"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=900611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=900611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=900611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}