Our China Pinhead Gunpowder Tea is only plucked during April and May when the quality of leaves is at its highest, the resultant brew is a strong, dark green with an unforgettable fragrance. It’s important to note that gunpowder tea is more dense than other green teas and as such requires less to make that perfect cup of tea.
Pinhead Gunpowder is also known as Pingshui green tea and is believed to have been named ‘gunpowder’ after an English clerk thought the tiny rolled green leaf balls were similar in appearance to gunpowder.
About This Tea: Leaves: Pinhead Gunpowder Tea Aroma: Light and slightly fragrant Colour: Medium green Taste: Surpringly good body with a slight nutty green tea taste Well Being: Daring, Different, Detoxed, Energised Caffeine Content: Approx 20mg per cup Origin: Zhejiang Province, China. Grown: 1000 – 2000ft above sea level Ingredients: Premium Green Tea
Directions:
Hot Tea: Add 1 heaped teaspoon of loose tea for each 250ml of water into a teapot and pour freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep in the hot water for approximate 3-7 minutes depending on the strength required. Milk and sugar is not required, however you can add sugar to taste if preferred. (Why not try one of our 0/low calorie natural sweeteners such as Stevia as a replacement for sugar).
Iced Tea: To make 1 litre of Iced Tea simply add 6 heaped teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot and pour 1 – 1 1/4 cups of boiling water over the loose tea. Steep the tea for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, Fill 1/4 of a pitcher with cold water and then slowly add the infused tea (taking care to strain the leaves) Finally, add some ice cubes and top up with cold water, garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon and sweeten to taste.