Our Gunpowder tea has a thick, sweet and floral taste with light characteristics. It is fun to watch the pellets "explode" or unfurl when you add the hot water. This high quality tea is very economical due to the fact that you do not need much to make an outstanding cup of tea and can make multiple infusions.

• Use 1/2 tsp. per 8 oz cup, heat water to 170-180° let steep for 2 minutes. Does make multiple infusions.

Gunpowder tea production dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Gunpowder tea leaves are withered, steamed, rolled and then dried. Although the individual leaves were formerly rolled by hand, today most gunpowder tea is rolled by machine, though the highest grades are still rolled by hand. Rolling renders the leaves less susceptible to damage and allows them to retain more aroma and flavor. When buying Gunpowder it is important to look for shiny pellets which indicate the freshness of the tea. Pellet size is also important. High quality Gunpowder tea will have small, tightly rolled pellets.