Like our gunpowder standard, this brisk, smooth green tea was first produced in China’s Zhejiang Province (浙江省) during the Tang Dynasty, 618–907 AD. It is also known as Zhu Cha (珠茶, pearl tea), alluding to the pearl- or pinhead-like tightly rolled leaves. Compared to our standard gunpowder, this pinhead classic speciality imparts a smoother and richer yellowish green, clear infusion and a more pungent honeyed taste with a lingering sensation on the palate, well-balanced and non-astringent.
Gunpowder tea is also regarded highly for its beneficial and antioxidant properties. This tea contains high levels of catechin, epigallocatechin gallate and the amino acid L-theanine.
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Tasting Details
Specification
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How to Brew
- Use one teaspoon of leaves (roughly 3g) for each person you are brewing tea for.
- Boil your water and let it cool. It should be around 80 - 85 degrees (100-degree water will scorch the tea)
- Steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste.
- Reuse the leaves a further 3 times by simply adding more hot water.
