Green tea Gunpowder Temple of Heaven

Green tea Gunpowder Temple of Heaven

Fall in love with the wonderful Green Tea Gunpowder Temple of Heaven! Hot or iced, on its own, or with fresh herbs, this variety of green tea is indeed a high-quality Chinese treasure.

Compared to other Green Teas, Gunpowder has a higher caffeine content and is highly recommended for athletes to improve their endurance.

Ingredients: 100% Rolled Leaf Green Tea (Camellia sinensis).

What is Green Tea Gunpowder?

Green Tea Gunpowder is the original and most common variety of green tea with larger pearls that produce a truly aromatic infusion. The name “Gunpowder” is because the rolled leaves look like small balls of gunpowder. Hailing from Hangzhou, Gunpowder is indeed one of the best high-quality green teas. In the manufacture of Green Tea Gunpowder, the leaves are rolled by machines to reduce physical contact with the leaves to preserve their benefits and properties. Something that was not practiced in the past. Since the Tang Dynasty, the leaves were rolled by hand, a condition that did not favour the preservation of the characteristics of this tea.

The manufacturing process consists of drying the leaves, steaming them, rolling them into pearls, and finally, the second and final drying process. This intense variety of Camellia sinensis has a smooth, bitter, and spicy aroma at the same time.

As for its health benefits, Green Tea Gunpowder Temple of Heaven has an antioxidant effect that helps slow down skin ageing. In addition, it helps to strengthen defenses, stimulate body energy, control diabetes, and improve mood.

Water temperature: 70º to 80º

Infusion time: 2 to 3 minutes.

Recommended quantity: 1 teaspoon per cup of water (240ml). Approx. 2 g per person.

How to prepare Green Tea Gunpowder: put 1 teaspoon of Gunpowder in a cup and pour it into boiled water. Then cover it and let it infuse for 2 to 3 minutes. Finally, strain and let cool slightly before drinking.

Store in a dry, cool, and dark place.