“These tea bags are an abomination! To state they are 'Inspired by Lapsang Souchon' is stretching the similarity far beyond breaking point and into the next galaxy. The only common denominator is the leaves themselves, everything else carries a flavour that is reminiscent of carbolic soap. I only chose a one star rating because zero stars is not available.
39 tea bags are destined for the compost bin.”
“Thought this was Lapsang Souchong as the packaging is identical.
However it is not!!!
Really disappointed and I will be sending this all back. It tastes weak and flavourless.”
“Why is this abomination still on the market? Surely any sensible tea drinker will have flocked to Waitrose by now to purchase their perfectly acceptable own brand Lapsang Souchong. This tea is utterly repugnant and gives the lie to the notion that Twinings still employ any tea tasting experts.”
“Not really comparable with Lapsang, more like a cheap tea with barbecue smoke flavour. Shrinkflation hits quality. I expected better from Twinings, but they have lost my loyalty after over fifty years.”
“Good God.
I'm usually very partial to smokey flavours: Islay Whisky, Lapsang Souchong, the excellent but sadly discontinued Twining's Dark Grey... but drinking this feels like choking on the fumes of a damp wood campfire.”
