Our Lapsang Souchong is a black tea from the Fujian province of China and is a smokey and smooth black tea that is unlike any traditional black tea. It's a member of the Bohea family of teas and is sometimes called "smoked tea". This tea comes from the traditional Camellia sinensis plant, and therefore has the normal antioxidants and nutrients of black tea, but the preparation method and flavor are what sets it apart from other black teas. Taste Lapsang Souchong is famous for its smoky aroma and flavor. Lapsang Souchong Tea & why people drink it Antioxidants called polyphenols in black tea may help prevent DNA damage in the body. It also helps to provide mental alertness and energy.