Great Fire of London – Sense and SensibiliTea 17th Century Smoked Black Tea

Step back to 1666 with this bold smoked black tea blend, reminiscent of the era when tea first captivated British palates. Combining the deep, smoky notes of Lapsang Souchong with the rich flavors of Bohea tea—one of the earliest black teas imported from China's Wuyi mountains—this blend offers a taste of history in every cup. It's a tribute to the resilience of Londoners and the timeless allure of tea that has warmed hearts for centuries.​

This is the tea that really changed the face of colonial tea culture and would have been drunk by Samuel Pepys, the great diarist. “I did send for a cup of tee, a china drink, of which I had never drunk before.” - S. Pepys Sept. 25 1660.

Type: Black Tea

Ingredients: Lapsang Souchoung, Bohea Black Teas

Amount: 90 grams (35 to 45 cups of tea)

Brew: Bring water to boil, pour over leaves and steep for 3 to 5 minutes for full flavour.