Lapsang
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Lapsang
First recorded in 1875–80; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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But while the true origins of black tea can be viewed only hazily through the mists of time, it is largely believed that Lapsang Souchong, produced in China, is actually the original black tea.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
Lapsang souchong tea is available at many gourmet markets and online.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 14, 2019
I keep coming back to his flavor combinations—lately, a savory tea soup featuring Lapsang souchong steeped with ginger, cloves, and mushrooms, in which ribbons of yellow squash wave like flashes of sunlight.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 19, 2018
The chocolatier Michael Klug uses ingredients like lemongrass, mango, Lapsang souchong tea, plum wine and five-spice: $24 to $75 through Feb. 18, L.A.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2016
“I suppose you’ve never been subjected to someone’s parents on the first date before,” Maxine says once they are alone, sipping milky cups of Lapsang Souchong from heavy white mugs.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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