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souchong

souchong

1 9.9
A Chinese black tea with large leaves and a strong smoky taste
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːtʃɔːŋ/
translation icon : souchong
  • The blend of flavors in souchong gives it a distinct smoky aroma.
  • souchong tea

Examples

  • I enjoy sipping souchong while reading my favorite book.

  • At the tea shop, I ordered a cup of souchong to try its unique flavor.

  • I insist it be Lapsang Souchong tea, although it makes no difference.

    Blog text (13)

  • And could I have a Lapsang Souchong and a croissant, please?

    Split Second (1992)

  • Glenda brought him a pot of Lapsang Souchong.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • Let's see, Lapsang Souchong, for those rainy mornings.

    The Sure Thing (1985)

  • I sat and had my hair and makeup done, and sipped Lapsang Souchong.

    Blog text (10)

  • I am so obsessed with smoky tea that I've made the mysteriously smoky Lapsang Souchong the basis for my new perfume.

    Blog text (10)

Synonyms

soochong
vssouchong
9.9

A fine black tea from China with a smooth, light taste

focuses on large leaves and a distinctive flavor rather than quality

Surface Forms

souchong singular
souchongs plural

Etymology

Souchong comes from an old Chinese name xiaozhong that meant 'small kind' of tea. English speakers used this name for a particular black tea from China, so souchong today refers to that specific tea with a strong, distinctive taste.