Our Gunpowder Mint Green Tea has a lovely smokey taste that blends perfectly with the intense flavour of fresh mint. The tea is refreshing and satisfying and tastes just as good as an iced tea too.This tea is produced using a Pekoe Gunpowder from the Uva district of Sri Lanka.
About This Tea:
Leaves: Orthodox, Pekoe Gunpowder
Aroma: Refreshing mint
Colour: Pale yellow green
Taste: Refreshing cool mint flavour in a green tea
Well Being: Detoxed, Refreshing, Contented
Caffeine Content: Approx 20mg per cup
Origin: Uva, Sri Lanka. Grown: 2500 – 3000ft above sea level
Ingredients: Premium green tea, Natural flavours
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.