Taylors Lapsang Souchong is a traditional Chinese oolong tea made by smoking tea over wood fires. Tea planters all over China, and the neighboring island of Formosa, each have their own special way of creating the unique, smoky taste which makes Lapsang tea so distinctive. Taylors favors the classic Lapsang style from northern Formosa. Taylors Lapsang Souchong can be served with or without milk and goes well with spicy, salty or smoked foods.