Lapsang Souchong
Lapsang Souchong
Non-alcoholic, slightly sparkling fermented tea produced by Unified Ferments. A distinct, unapologetically smoky profile, inspired by the pinewood-smoked Lapsang Souchong black tea from the Wuyi Mountain area of China.
At a Glance
- Varietal & Type: Lapsang Souchong Tea
- Classification: Tea Fermented Kombucha
- Profile: Unapologetically smoky, slightly sparkling fermented tea, made from pinewood-smoked Lapsang Souchong. Non-alcoholic.
- Food Pairing: Smoked meats, grilled mushrooms, aged cheese, ramen
- Serving Temp: 40-45°F (Cold)
Unified Ferments is a Brooklyn-based producer of non-alcoholic fermented beverages crafted from single-origin teas, founded in 2019 by Young Stowe.
Young Stowe, previously a bartender at Folksbier Brauerei and head of the food program at Covenhoven, transitioned from a wine bar concept to specialize in complex, single-origin tea fermentations. Unified Ferments has been featured in Wirecutter, Food & Wine, The Wall Street Journal, and Bon Appétit, and is served at Eleven Madison Park, Four Horsemen, Atomix, Aska, and Crown Shy.
Farming & Cellar: Unified Ferments sources high-quality single-origin teas and applies traditional fermentation techniques to create sophisticated wine alternatives. Each tea ferment is designed to be stemware-friendly, offering complexity and depth comparable to natural wine—without the alcohol.
US Natural Wine ships once a week, every Wednesday. Order by Tuesday to make that week's Wednesday shipment.
Flat rate per order: $25 in Texas, $35 to the other states we ship to (34 states + DC). Orders of $200 or more ship free. Austin locals can pick up free at Little Tipsy, 724 N Lamar Blvd, Unit E.
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