Gunpowder Green 175g Loose Leaf Tea
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Loose Leaf Green Tea
Origin
Our superb example of this distinctive style of green tea, Gunpowder, originates from Wuyi County, Zhejiang Province on China's Eastern seaboard. Zhejiang's humid, subtropical climate is perfectly suited to tea cultivation. Legend has it that the tea's name was given by a young English clerk who thought the tiny rolled green balls looked like pellets of gunpowder.
Tea Description
To make this tea each silvery green tea is withered, fired and then rolled into a tiny ball, a technique perfected over centuries to preserve freshness. Once in the cup with hot water added, the leaves of the shiny pellets unfurl back into life. The liquor is yellow, with a strong, honeyed and slightly smoky flavour that lingers on the palate.
Loose leaf tea made simple. Take a look at our fabulous teapots(some come with a built-in strainer)
More About This Product
This is a high quality loose leaf tea. Use one teaspoon per cup and brew for two to three minutes.
Improving the quality of life in communities where we source our products. Everyone has the right to a decent quality of life and be able to provide for themselves and their families. Twinings already aims to buy from the best tea estates, both in terms of quality and ethics, but even these can be improved further. Find out more about our Sourced with Care initiative.
Green Tea
Use 1 rounded teaspoon per person and 1 for the pot. Boil fresh water, leave to cool for 5 minutes then pour on. Allow to steep for 3 to 4 minutes for the perfect flavour. Serve without milk.
This tea may be re-steeped 2 or 3 times.
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