OVP Soft Ember™ Black Tea Lapsang Souchong (Non-Smoked) 正山小种

A gentler Chinese black tea for buyers who want warmth and character without smoke, bitterness, or heaviness.

Soft Ember is a Chinese black tea for people who want something warmer and more interesting than ordinary black tea, but without the smoke, heaviness, or roughness they may expect.

It is especially useful for buyers who are curious about authentic Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong but do not want the more aggressive profile often associated with Western smoked Lapsang styles.

Best for

• buyers curious about Zheng Shan / Lapsang Souchong
• people who want a gentler black tea experience
• drinkers used to Western black tea and looking for a smoother alternative
• buyers who want warmth without smoke overload

Why this one

This tea removes the biggest hesitation.

Many buyers assume Lapsang Souchong means heavy smoke, dark liquor, and a difficult cup. Soft Ember is the opposite kind of introduction. It is warmer, clearer, and easier to appreciate on its own, with more fragrance and less force.

That makes it a much better first experience for buyers who want to discover how different Chinese black tea can feel.

Cup profile

Warm, clear, gently aromatic, and much softer than the heavy smoked black tea many buyers expect.

Brew / use note

A good place to start if you want to try Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong in a gentler, more approachable style.

Choose this if you want to try a softer side of Chinese black tea, not the usual heavy smoked version.