Blackstrap Smoked Tea Rub Smoked BBQ Rub

Blackstrap Smoked Tea Rub Smoked BBQ Rub is easily the most unique blend Rachel’s Spice Company makes.

It all started with a simple question: chefs have been experimenting with smoked salts, smoked peppers, and smoked spices for years — so why not use smoked tea?

The answer turned out to be extraordinary.

This blend combines rich New Orleans granulated blackstrap molasses with intensely smoky Lapsang Souchong tea leaves to create a bold smoked BBQ rub that delivers deep campfire-style flavor. The result is sophisticated smokiness balanced by subtle sweetness and layered spices.

It’s a seasoning that immediately stands apart from traditional barbecue rubs.

The Secret Ingredient: Smoked Tea

At the heart of this smoked BBQ rub is Lapsang Souchong — a legendary smoked black tea known for its powerful aroma and deep smoky flavor.

Unlike most teas, which are dried naturally, Lapsang Souchong is slowly dried over wood fires. During this process the tea leaves are withered over open flame before being pan-fired, rolled, fermented, and smoked again.

This traditional method creates a tea with intense campfire-like smokiness.

When blended into a seasoning rub, the tea behaves less like a tea and more like a smoky dried herb. It adds depth and character that typical BBQ rubs simply can’t replicate.

In fact, when used in dishes like black bean soup, the smoky flavor is so convincing that people often assume there must be bacon in the recipe.

A Smoked BBQ Rub Built for Bold Flavor

Blackstrap Smoked Tea Rub was designed to deliver flavor that develops and holds throughout long cooks.

The smoky tea creates the backbone of the blend, while blackstrap molasses and demerara sugar provide subtle sweetness that caramelizes beautifully during cooking.

Garlic, paprika, fennel, rosemary, and marjoram round out the seasoning, creating a complex smoked BBQ rub that enhances meats without overwhelming them.

Use it on:

• Pork shoulder

• Ribs

• Brisket

• Grilled chicken

• Smoked vegetables

The blend performs especially well in low-and-slow barbecue cooking where smoke, time, and seasoning combine to build deep flavor.

More Than Just a BBQ Rub

While this blend shines as a smoked BBQ rub, it also has several unexpected culinary uses.

One of the most surprising applications is in black bean soup, where the smoked tea creates incredible depth of flavor.

It also works beautifully with:

• Beans and legumes

• Roasted vegetables

• BBQ sauces

• Pork dishes

• Creative grilled sandwiches

Believe it or not, it even makes an unforgettable grilled cheese sandwich by adding smoky richness to melted cheese.

This versatility is part of what makes the blend so special.

Why Molasses and Smoke Work So Well Together

Another defining feature of this seasoning is the combination of blackstrap molasses and smoke.

Molasses adds a rich sweetness that complements smoky flavors perfectly. When used in a rub, it helps develop caramelization on the surface of meats during cooking.

This caramelization locks in moisture and creates a flavorful crust that barbecue lovers crave.

Combined with smoked tea and savory spices, the result is a seasoning that feels both bold and balanced.

Flavor Profile

• Deep campfire-style smokiness

• Rich molasses sweetness

• Savory garlic and paprika

• Herbal notes from rosemary and marjoram

• Peppery warmth and spice

Smoky. Bold. Complex.

Clean, Small-Batch Ingredients

Hand blended by Rachel’s Spice Company using quality ingredients:

Granulated molasses, sea salt, Lapsang Souchong tea, demerara sugar, sesame seeds, paprika, garlic, black pepper, fennel, rosemary, and marjoram.

No fillers
No artificial flavors
No anti-caking agents

Available in:

• 1/4 cup jar (1.5 oz)

• 1/2 cup jar (3 oz)

• 2 cup jar (10 oz)

Blackstrap Smoked Tea Rub is a bold seasoning that brings sophisticated smoke flavor to barbecue, beans, vegetables, and creative cooking.