Gunpowder Green Tea
Ingredients
Gunpowder green tea - character and origin from Zhejiang
Green tea Gunpowder is a traditional Chinese green tea from Zhejiang. The tea leaves are tightly rolled into small, shiny pellets whose shape resembles gunpowder grains. Gunpowder gets its name from this distinctive shape. This green tea has a robust and pronounced character with a fresh, slightly spicy taste. During infusion, the compact leaves slowly unfurl and produce a powerful, aromatic tea that is noticeably more intense than many milder Chinese green teas. Gunpowder is traditionally produced in Zhejiang, with Pingshui being strongly associated with this style of tea. Rolling keeps the leaves compact and creates the characteristic shape that makes this Chinese green tea so recognizable.
Zhejiang, China
Zhejiang is one of China's best-known tea regions. The green hills, humid climate and many misty days provide excellent conditions for high-quality green tea. The famous Long Jing, also known as Dragon Well, has been produced around Hangzhou for centuries.
