Close-up photo of Gunpowder Green loose leaf tea. Note the shiny pearl-like quality that is common among high end gunpowder teas.
The Perfect Cup of
Gunpowder Green
Our high quality green teas unlock their rich flavor through a teabag steep period between 30 seconds and 3 minutes long in very hot, but not boiling water.
Gunpowder Green Teabags
Quality green tea from Zhejiang, China
Gunpowder tea is a form of green Chinese tea produced in Zhejiang Province of China in which each leaf has been rolled into a small round pellet. It is believed to take its English name from the fact that the tea resembles gunpowder pellets used for cannons. This rolling method of shaping tea is most often applied either to dried green tea (the most commonly encountered variety outside China) or Oolong tea.
Gunpowder tea production dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618–907) but it was first introduced to Taiwan in the 1800s. Gunpowder tea leaves are withered, steamed, rolled, and then dried. Although the individual leaves were formerly rolled by hand, today most gunpowder tea is rolled by machines (though the highest grades are still rolled by hand). Rolling renders the leaves less susceptible to physical damage and breakage and allows them to retain more of their flavor and aroma. In addition, it allows certain types of oolong teas to be aged for decades if they are cared for by being occasionally roasted.
When brewed, gunpowder tea is a yellow color.
The flavor of brewed gunpowder tea is often described as thick and strong like a soft honey, but with a smokey flavor and an aftertaste that is slightly coppery. This type of tea is often seen as having a flavor that is somewhat grassy, minty, or peppery.
This item is temporarily out of stock.
As with all agriculture products, we are somewhat limited by suppliers occasionally. This item is temporarily out of stock. You may order, however, our typical 24 hour shipping policy does not apply. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We recommend Green Tea in teabags, Shizuoka Japanese Sencha or Superior Gunpowder in loose leaf as an alternative.
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Moroccan Tea Ritual
The Moroccan tea ritual is at the heart of any social gathering, from an informal visit to a neighbor to lavish soirees with dignitaries. A minimum of two cups need to be drunk so as not to offend the host.
Moroccan mint tea is made by adding mint and sugar or honey to gunpowder tea after brewing.
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