Let’s look into one of the famous teas in China, the Gunpowder Green Tea which is famous for its bold, smoky taste and for the tea leaves that have a very tight and round shape.
This tea is strong in flavor due to the additional treatment and ‘smokiness’ that these tealeaves receive, hence it is among the strongest flavored green tea.
Gunpowder tea can be consumed on its own, or flavored with herbs and spices to boost its strength, it’s an excellent tea for those who like rich, invigorating teas.
As Tea Life Australia, we are happy to deliver classic Gunpowder Green Tea of the highest quality and that can only be offered from the best tea gardens around the world that uses traditional methods to cultivate and process this specific tea.
Gunpowder tea’s unique rolled leaves and rich bold taste makes it an ideal tea for people looking to expand their knowledge about traditional Chinese teas.
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The Flavour of Gunpowder Green Tea: Atomic Flavour
Gunpowder Green Tea’s flavor is strong and bold and has a distinctly, only slightly astringent smoky finish which differentiates it significantly from more neutral green teas.
This tea is flavored with a strong base which is rich and earthy, and has a nice nutty flavor in the background making for a strong tea that is pleasant to drink. The aroma adds to the smokers side, which makes it popular for those who like their tea strong.
When steeped in hot water, the leaves that were rolled up tightly rel as a bold and robust drink that is utterly refreshing.
The taste of gunpowder green tea can addition somewhat s peppery note which is why it is suitable for tea drinkers who prefer more on the smokey side.
This tea is mint, lemon, or honey which makes an exceptional complement.
Health Benefits of Gunpowder Green Tea
Beyond its delightful promise and enhanced taste, Gunpowder Green Tea has lots of proven medicinal value, so it is believed this tea is the best for making one’s health both replenishing and invigorating.
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Rich in Antioxidants: Gunpowder green tea has lots of catechins which are known to help on protecting the body from free radicals and help one’s health in general.
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Boosts Metabolism: Green tea does contain certain compounds which are believed to increase the metabolism in general and is suitable for people who want to maintain their weight.
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Supports Heart Health: The regular consumption of green tea may help maintain as well as improve one’s heart health by helping to lower cholesterol levels and maintain adequate blood circulation.
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Enhances Mental Clarity: The caffeine contents of gunpowder green tea are mild and this makes it ideal for giving one’s brain an energy boost and enhancing focus without the shaky feeling one would get from taking in coffee.
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Promotes Detoxification: The supplements, antioxidants, and catechins that are present in green tea are believed to aid with the detoxification functions of a human body, thus treating the body overall.
Tangy Tea for Those Who Love Strong Flavours
Gunpowder Green Tea is a great option for tea lovers who are into strong, bold flavours. Its smoky, robust taste makes it a one of a green tea kind, as it brings an exceptional power packed experience with every sip.
The tightly rolled pellets not only make the tea look good but also assist in preserving the taste and freshness of the tea which means every sip is as good and tasty as the previous one.
This tea is great for people who like green tea with a twist or are looking for complex tea styles.
It does not matter whether it is consumed alone or with added flavours like mint, lemon or even honey, Gunpowder Green Tea is still a perfect blend that is suitable for everyone.
Brewing Gunpowder Green Tea
Once you start making Gunpowder Green Tea, you will quickly realize how easy and quick the preparation is while still infusing its rich smoky flavours.
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Water temperature: Boil water and maintain the temperature to 80-85 degrees Celsius or 176-185 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid the bitterness of green teas.
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Steeping time: Use 1 teaspoon of gunpowder green tea pellets in a teapot or infuser substitute and let the tea sit for 2-3 minutes. As the rolled leaves which are packed are left for a while, they will slowly be seen unfurling with the great flavour. Alter the steeping time in accordance with your taste preferences.
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Enhancements: Gunpowder green tea can also be relished alone as it packs a strong and bold flavour. Alternatively, it can be invigorated by combining it with some mint leaves, honey, or simply a dash of lemon to enhance the taste.
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Iced tea option: Prepare the tea in a regular manner and after cooling the tea, serve it with ice cubes to get the cold brew effect. To enhance the taste, fresh mint or lemon slices can be added.
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Enjoy: Allowing the gunpowder green tea to soak before striking it in your mouth allows a person to experience the richness of smoky flavour, alternatively the gunpowder tea can be enjoyed to cool off as well.
Why Choose Gunpowder Green Tea from Tea Life Australia?
Here at Tea Life Australia, we provide Gunpowder Green Tea varieties from absolutely controlled tea estates where the traditional rolling of tea remains unsurpassed.
The rolling of our gunpowder green tea is processed with utmost care to allow each of the rolled leaves to open out completely, resulting in a tea that is richly robust in flavour and aroma with a lot of health benefits.
Additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients are not used in the making of this tea. For those who want a fully traditional full flavored experience, our Gunpowder Green Tea will serve as a great option.
It stands as a strong and refreshing tea with copious undertones.
The Origin of Gunpowder Green Tea
Gunpowder Green Tea is believed to have existed even before the Tang dynasty in China (618-907 AD). The tea rolling technique that encases each leaf into a tight ball allows each leaf to be embedded amongst other leaves without losing its toughness protection.
Ever since, this technique has preserved itself by ensuring that the tea has a long shelf lifespan and remains fresh when received by the consumer.
Keen tea connoisseurs have identified tea leaves that look like small balls, emphasizing this point. Many are familiar with this two leaf rolled leaf which turns into small threads of fresh compacted leaves.
Cautionary Notes
Gunpowder Green Tea is suitable for nearly everyone; however, because it is derived from green tea leaves, it does contain caffeine.
Those who are sensitive to caffeine should limit their consumption. Pregnant or lactating women, as well as individuals taking prescription medication, should consult their physician before making green tea a staple in their diet.
