souchong

noun

sou·​chong ˈsü-ˌchȯŋ 

-ˌshȯŋ

: a tea made from the larger older leaves of the shoot

Word History

Etymology

of Chinese origin; akin to Chinese (Beijing) xiǎozhǒng, literally, small sort

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing souchong

• Lapsang souchong