Lapsang Souchong is a distinctive Chinese black tea from Fujian province, famous for its unique, bold smoky flavour, achieved by drying its leaves over pinewood fires, often with resinous bark, a method discovered by accident in the 17th century. This artisanal process imparts a rich aroma, notes of pine, plum, and sometimes spice, and a dark amber liquor, appealing to those who enjoy strong, aromatic teas, with traditional versions offering a soft, forest-like character compared to modern, heavily liquid-smoked teas. And it puts hairs on your chest, fact.
I do a lot of traveling for work to random places within the British Isles. I've been through Yorkshire a lot and have not as yet seen a tea plantation. My conclusion is they don't grow Tea there so can't possibly call it that, it's very devious of them IMO.
as a full blown coffee addict, i can't function without it, first thing i am a crippled mong until i get a cup currently LIDL and morrisons are doing an expresso machine for £50 to £60 which i think is a good way to start without laying out a load. IMO a good machine will make good coffee out of most beans, even the CO OP does ok beans i have a sage, which is excellent, pretty much bang on every time, although they are pricey, i like to be able to chop and change beans, a nespresso at my mums which is always good but i feel there is a lack of choice, and a portable one in the car, which is actually perfect if out for a picnic
It would certainly save the driving time, however the attack on my wallet should the 'Mrs' come along may not be survivable.
