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Gunpowder gets its name from the way the leaves are rolled into tight little pellets that look like old-fashioned gunshot – and 'burst' open in the cup.
This Grade 1 gunpowder from Zhejiang province has a bold, full body with a lightly smoky, toasty note. It's the classic base for Moroccan mint tea: brew with fresh mint and a little sugar and pour from a height.
One spoon of pellets goes a long way and will happily give you 4–5 infusions.
How to prepare:
quantity: 12 - 15 g/l (approx. 3g per cup)
temperature: 80 C
brewing time: 2 to 3 minutes
Multiple infusion: This tea can be infused 4 or 5 times
Food pairing: Asian or Middle Eastern Foods. Pairs nicely with bbq meats
Check out our other Green Teas for more aromatic blends
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Ingredients: green tea. Origin: Zhejiang, China.
Each leaf is rolled into a small pellet, which protects the flavour and means gunpowder keeps beautifully – a well-stored tin stays fresh for a long time.
In the cup it's golden-yellow, with a smoky, earthy flavour that stands up to strong food. Try it with Middle Eastern dishes or barbecue, or make a pot of Moroccan mint tea with a big handful of fresh spearmint.
Gunpowder gets its name from the way the leaves are rolled into tight little pellets that look like old-fashioned gunshot – and 'burst' open in the cup.
This Grade 1 gunpowder from Zhejiang province has a bold, full body with a lightly smoky, toasty note. It's the classic base for Moroccan mint tea: brew with fresh mint and a little sugar and pour from a height.
One spoon of pellets goes a long way and will happily give you 4–5 infusions.
How to prepare:
quantity: 12 - 15 g/l (approx. 3g per cup)
temperature: 80 C
brewing time: 2 to 3 minutes
Multiple infusion: This tea can be infused 4 or 5 times
Food pairing: Asian or Middle Eastern Foods. Pairs nicely with bbq meats
Check out our other Green Teas for more aromatic blends