Our Temple of Heaven Gunpowder is slightly smoky on the palate with a lingering sweetness. We start with young and delicate leaves, which are then crafted into tiny pearls. As they steep, they gently open, producing a lovely golden-green cup. The impeccable craftsmanship of these evenly rolled leaves is well beyond any gunpowder we have seen. Delicious and beneficial to health, this is a must for any green tea lover.
Ingredients: Finely Rolled Pure Green Tea •
Why it’s Special:
** Heavily roasted and rolled into tight, tiny pellets (resembling gunpowder)
** A heavy taste and smokey without being overbearing
** Flavor of charred vegetables over a charcoal grill, with a sweetness in the finish
** Used famously in Morocco when blended with fresh mint and sugar
** This is a hearty tea, which can withstand storing conditions that other teas cannot
What to be Careful of:
** Charred flavor is not refined like some other Green Teas
** Has a bit of astringency or “bite”
** A big flavor not normally found in Green Teas
** This tea can only be steeped twice before losing its flavor
** The aroma is substandard compared to other Chinese Green Teas
