What is Gunpowder Loose Leaf Tea?
Gunpowder is a Chinese green loose leaf tea supposedly named Gunpowder because of its resemblance to the ancient explosive. Rolling the tea preserves the leaf ensuring that when the loose tea is infused, the leaves uncurl releasing there full flavour.
How does Gunpowder green tea taste?
Gunpowder green tea is a strong, hearty loose leaf tea that has a slightly sweet less astringent taste. The aroma of this green tea is earthy and grassy, perfect to enjoy at anytime of the day.
Infuse this loose tea for only 2 minutes to release the flavour but not the bitterness, no milk but you can add sugar or honey.
How to make a pot of Gunpowder green tea
- Place 1 teaspoon of tea per person in the teapot infuser.
- Pour over water just off the boil.
- Leave to infuse for only 2 minutes
- Remove infuser and pour into your awaiting cups.