250gram China Gunpowder Tea - Loose Rolled Leaf - Temple of Heaven Brand

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This version, which is high in caffeine content can also be infused more than once which will reduce the slightly tangy character.

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. It is also possible that the English term may stem from the Mandarin Chinese phrase for 'freshly brewed', gāng pào de ( 剛 泡 的), which sounds similar to the English word gunpowder.Later on in the afternoon I might try something like a Darjeeling that has the muscatel flavour, or maybe even a high-grown Ceylon, but definitely my favourite brew, and the one that I drink the most of, is English Breakfast. This tea was harvested in the late months of spring leading to a great depth of flavour due to the build up of nutrients over the cold winter in the Zhejiang Province. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product.

Immerse yourself in the crisp and refreshing embrace of mint, carefully blended to complement the intensity of gunpowder green tea. This is because it contains caffeine, a stimulating chemical compound that, in truth, needs little introduction.

Another suggestion is that the word “gunpowder,” when spoken in the correct dialect, sounds like the Mandarin Chinese phrase for “freshly brewed. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. However, this variety is largely exported as the world-wide demand significantly exceeds the domestic one. This exceptional large leafed green tea rolled up in the gunpowder form from Organic farms creates a refreshing bright pale yellow infusion with a light green tint. Each green tea leaf is rolled into a compact pellet, giving it the appearance of an old fashioned lead shot, hence the famous name.

It can, for example, reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, all the while boosting immunity and even promoting weight loss.Add lemon and a sprig of mint to create a refined iced tea refresher – ideal served by the jug-full in the afternoon sunshine. The name may also have arisen from the fact that the rolled pellet "explodes" into a long leaf upon being steeped in hot water. It does look like swamp water if you have the leaves unfurl in the bottom of your mug; don't let this put you off. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. A recent study has established that when you put Gunpowder Green Tea vs Sencha, the former appears to have a higher antioxidant capacity.

Gunpowder green tea is a versatile tea, it can be enjoyed with savoury appetisers such as cucumber sandwiches or enjoyed with delicate dumplings, its slightly smoky flavour compliments a variety of dishes that are savoury as well as being enjoyed on its own, it can also be infused several times to create new nuances of flavours. Ours is the finest grade of this pellet shaped leaf and when infused unfurls into large, tender tea leaves. Not all gunpowder teas are created equal, and our Supreme Temple of Heaven pinhole variety is of the highest quality. Pingshui gunpowder ( 平水珠茶): The original and most common variety of gunpowder tea with larger pearls, better color, and a more aromatic infusion, which is commonly sold as Temple of Heaven Gunpowder or Pinhead Gunpowder, the former being a common brand of this tea variety.If you find this tea too bitter, you can pour away the first brew and remove the initial caffeine content. Should you need a pick-me-up first thing in the morning, you’ve chosen well in Gunpowder Loose Green Tea. In terms of its appearance, gunpowder green tea is tightly rolled and the high quality is clearly visible upon inspection.