China Gunpowder Green Tea

Description

China Gunpowder Green Tea – strong, tart and traditionally rolled

China Gunpowder Green Tea is one of the well-known green tea specialities from China. Its name, “gunpowder”, comes from the tightly rolled tea leaves that look like small pellets and slowly unfold during infusion.

This special processing helps preserve the aroma. In taste, Gunpowder green tea is strong, tart and spicy, with a fine smoky note. This makes it suitable as a pure infusion, but also as a base for Moroccan mint tea with mint and sugar.

Gunpowder green tea from China

Gunpowder is a traditional green tea from China and one of the best-known rolled green teas. Its compact, pearl-like leaves open in hot water and create an intense infusion.

Our China Gunpowder Green Tea is ideal if you enjoy a strong green tea with clear tartness and a slightly smoky character. If you like expressive green teas, this tea is a good choice.

How to prepare China Gunpowder Green Tea

For one cup of Gunpowder green tea, use about 1 teaspoon of tea per 200 ml of water. The ideal water temperature is 75–80 °C. Let the tea steep for 1–2 minutes. This creates a strong, tart infusion with a fine smoky note.

If you prefer a milder cup, shorten the steeping time or use a little less tea. China Gunpowder Green Tea can also be infused several times. Each infusion brings out new taste nuances.

Why China Gunpowder Green Tea?

• Traditionally rolled tea leaves – compactly processed and aromatic in the cup
• Strong, tart taste – with a spicy note and fine smoky character
• Several infusions possible – for different taste nuances
• Versatile preparation – pure or as a base for mint tea
• Traditional green tea from China – known for its rolled leaf shape

Taste & aroma

China Gunpowder Green Tea tastes strong, tart, slightly spicy and finely smoky. The first infusion is usually the most intense. Further infusions reveal softer and more delicate notes.

This tea is a good fit if you enjoy strong green tea. It is also a suitable base for Moroccan mint tea, where Gunpowder green tea is traditionally combined with mint and sugar.

Storage

To preserve the aroma, store the green tea in a dry, cool and dark place. It is best kept in airtight packaging and protected from moisture as well as strongly scented foods.

Looking for a milder alternative? Discover our Japan Sencha Green Tea with a finer, softer green tea character.