Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays. Gunpowder tea is exported to North Africa where it is used in the preparation of traditional Moroccan (North African) mint tea, made by adding mint and sugar or honey to gunpowder tea while brewing. pearl tea'; pronounced [ʈʂú ʈʂʰǎ]) is a form of tea in which each leaf has been individually rolled into a small pellet. This rolling method of shaping tea is most often applied either to dried green tea (the most commonly encountered variety outside China) or to oolong tea.

Enjoyed for centuries since the Tang Dynasty, Gunpowder Green Tea is a prized traditional export of China. Each tea leaf is rolled into a tiny ball (these little pellets were mistaken for gunpowder by sixteenth century traders, hence the name). The bold flavour profile of this tea makes it a popular classic that can be enjoyed both hot and cold-brewed. Revitalize your senses with the invigorating allure of Hebden’s Minty Gunpowder Green Tea, a blend that fuses the robust character of gunpowder green tea leaves with the cooling embrace of mint.If you leave the pot for a couple of hours before washing, you will see they are now 5 plus times bigger than what they were, and made of surprisingly large pieces of leaf.

It doesn't matter whether you're a master tea connoisseur, sort of into coffee aswell or an outright tea fanatic, the passion and love for tea is what drives us both.The result is that caffeine has the opposite effect, making you feel more energised and less sleepy. After tasting this tea my memory came back and my wife and I both said at the same time, it's that same green tea. China produces 782,400 tonnes of green tea per year and exports 218,700 tonnes of this to the rest of the world. it just gives a nicer overall flavour to me and it always gets work colleagues commenting on my drink of choice. Alternatively, if you would like to explore more flavoured green teas, the Sencha Goji Berry is a favourite that offers a modern twist.

Should you need a pick-me-up first thing in the morning, you’ve chosen well in Gunpowder Loose Green Tea. One of the most original green teas we sell is the Longjing Dragonwell Sencha and our gunpowder originates from the same geographical origin but is manufactured in a different way.It is also recommended that the tea cup or tea pot used be rinsed with hot water prior to brewing the tea to warm the vessels. In terms of its appearance, gunpowder green tea is tightly rolled and the high quality is clearly visible upon inspection. The first will have the strong earthy taste and powerful awakenings relating to ancient mysteries of the Orient. Several types of green tea leaves are commonly rolled into "gunpowder" form, including Chunmee, Tieguanyin, Huang Guanyin, and Dong Ding, as well as many other oolong and higher-end jasmine teas. Each green tea leaf is rolled into a compact pellet, giving it the appearance of an old fashioned lead shot, hence the famous name.

While gunpowder tea’s rolling process locks in flavour, we also foil-wrap this large leaf blend to ensure it reaches you as fresh as the day it was dried. We ensure the tea leaves are rolled extra tightly and are darker and more polished than our standard gunpowder. It was later introduced to Algeria by the great Saharan dynasty of the Ouled Sidi Cheikh, who adapted it from the Moroccans and Algerians as a luxurious beverage. Produced using steam and rolling equipment to roll the tea leaves into green balls that open up when steeped, this tea hails from the Anhui province in Eastern China. For those who love the refreshing mintiness of Spearmint and its naturally stomach-settling capabilities, explore our Peppermint Leaves.Among Gunpowder Green Tea’s antioxidants is Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has huge potential in everyday life. Ideally, the water temperature for green teas should be 84-85 degrees centigrade and should be brewed or steeped for 2 to 3 minutes – please note Japanese Green Teas often require colder water and shorter brewing times. Take a large teaspoon (or 2 grams) of our temple of heaven gunpowder green tea and place into a tea infuser.