Chinese Gunpowder Green Tea, Flavored Loose Leaf Green Tea

Gunpowder is one of the most famous names in tea. This quality China green tea, from Zhejiang Province, is rolled into tight pellets. The pellets are a black-green colour and resemble lead shot – or, it seems, gunpowder, which is how this robust, invigorating and delicious tea got its name.

Product Rating   ★★★★

Style  Rolled-leaf, ball or pellet 

Flavor  Robust, sweet 

Aroma  Fresh, slightly nutty 

Liquor  Clear green tinged with olive 

Brewing  Brew three of four minutes at 80°C. Second infusion is usually possible. 

Size 100g/bag

Chinese Gunpowder Green Tea, Flavored Loose Leaf Green Tea

User’s snapshot

This has to be one of the best bargains on green tea ever. No, it\'s not a high-end gourmet tea - but it\'s not intended to be. What it IS, is a terrific everyday green tea. Mellow, slightly earthy, and very pleasant on the palate. Second brewing yields a good cup, as well.

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I am an avid tea drinker - 1 to 2 pots a day. This is the best loose tea I have ever ordered. Wonderful flavor, even unsweetened. I highly recommend this tea. I just ordered 2 more packs.

Description

The highest grade of green teas are made from tender tea shoots picked early spring. These young tea shoots may consist of a single terminal bud, a bud with an adjacent leaf or a bud with two adjacent slightly unfurled leaves. It is generally required that the leaves are equal in length or shorter than the buds.

Green tea steeping time and temperature varies with different tea. The steeping temperatures are 81 to 87 °C (178 to 189 °F) water and the steeping times 1-2.5 minutes. In general, lower-quality green teas are steeped hotter and longer, while higher-quality teas are steeped cooler and shorter. Steeping green tea too hot or too long will result in a bitter, astringent brew, regardless of the initial quality. High-quality green teas can be and usually are steeped multiple times; two or three steepings is typical.

How to steep tea--for one teaspoonful
 

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MOQ: 100USD

Delivery Time: 10-15 days