China Gunpowder Green Tea

Description

Bold, refreshing and unmistakably traditional

Discover the distinctive character of China Gunpowder Green Tea, one of China’s most recognisable traditional green teas.

Named for its tightly rolled, pellet-like leaves, Gunpowder Green Tea unfurls beautifully when infused, releasing a fresh, slightly smoky and pleasantly brisk flavour with a clean finish.

A versatile everyday green tea, Gunpowder can be enjoyed simply on its own or used as the traditional green tea base for Moroccan Mint Tea, where its robust character pairs beautifully with fresh peppermint and sweetness.

Why Choose China Gunpowder Green Tea?

Distinctive rolled leaves
Gunpowder gets its famous name from the tightly rolled appearance of the leaves. Watch the pellets slowly unfurl as they come into contact with hot water.

Fresh and refreshing flavour
Expect a clean, brisk green tea character with subtle vegetal notes and a gently robust finish.

A wonderfully versatile tea
Enjoy it on its own or combine it with peppermint, fresh mint, lemon or a little honey for a personalised infusion.

Perfect for Moroccan Mint Tea
Gunpowder is traditionally used as the green tea base in Moroccan-style mint tea, making it an excellent choice for recreating this famous North African tea tradition at home.

Naturally contains antioxidants
Green tea naturally contains polyphenols and other plant compounds with antioxidant properties.

The Story of Gunpowder Tea

Gunpowder Tea has been produced in China for centuries and takes its unusual name from the appearance of its tightly rolled leaves.

Traditionally, the leaves are rolled into small pellets during processing. This helps create the tea’s characteristic appearance and allows the leaves to remain compact until they are brewed.

Once hot water is added, the pellets gradually unfurl and expand, revealing the full tea leaves and releasing their aroma and flavour.

Gunpowder became particularly important in the development of Moroccan mint tea, where Chinese green tea was combined with mint and sugar to create the iconic drink associated with Moroccan hospitality.

Today, Gunpowder remains one of the most popular Chinese green teas worldwide.

How to Brew China Gunpowder Green Tea

For the best flavour, use approximately 2–3g of tea per cup.

1. Bring freshly drawn water to approximately 80–85°C.
2. Add 2–3g of Gunpowder Green Tea to your cup, teapot or infuser.
3. Pour the hot water over the tea.
4. Allow to infuse for approximately 2–3 minutes.
5. Strain or remove the leaves and enjoy.

Important: Avoid using freshly boiling water directly on the tea, as excessive heat can make green tea taste harsh or bitter.

Traditional Moroccan Mint Tea

Gunpowder Green Tea is an excellent base for making Moroccan Mint Tea.

For a traditional-style preparation, combine:

2–3g Gunpowder Green Tea
Fresh peppermint or mint
Sugar to taste
Freshly drawn hot water

Allow the tea to infuse before adding plenty of fresh mint and sweetening according to taste.

Serve in small glasses for a traditional Moroccan-inspired tea experience.

Multiple Infusions

The tightly rolled leaves make Gunpowder particularly enjoyable for multiple infusions.

The first infusion provides a fresh and brisk flavour, while subsequent infusions can reveal softer and more subtle characteristics.

Adjust the brewing time and quantity to suit your preferred strength.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy Gunpowder Green Tea:

• Traditionally brewed on its own
• With fresh peppermint or spearmint
• As Moroccan Mint Tea
• With lemon
• With honey
• Served hot
• Chilled over ice

Its stronger character also makes it particularly suitable for blending with herbs and other flavours.

Product Details

Tea: China Gunpowder Green Tea
Type: Green Tea
Origin: China
Pack size: 50g
Style: Rolled loose leaf tea
Appearance: Small, tightly rolled green tea pellets
Flavour: Fresh, brisk, vegetal and gently robust
Recommended serving: 2–3g per cup
Water temperature: 80–85°C
Brewing time: 2–3 minutes
Serving: Hot or iced
Milk: Not traditionally recommended
Caffeine: Naturally contains caffeine

Approximately 17–25 Cups per 50g

A 50g pack provides approximately 17–25 cups, depending on how much tea you use per serving.

The tightly rolled leaves expand considerably when brewed, so a relatively small amount goes a long way.