Gunpowder

Adagio Teas – Gunpowder Tea

Adagio Teas Gunpowder is a hand-rolled green tea with a hint of smokiness and a smooth mouthfeel. Blends well with other herbs.

Gunpowder is a classic green tea from Zhejiang province, China. As the name implies, Gunpowder tea is made up of leaves hand-rolled into tiny pellets. These resemble gunpowder and give this tea its distinct name. Full-bodied cup with a hint of smokiness and a smooth mouthfeel. Blend this tea with spearmint to create the famous ‘Moroccan Mint’ tea.

This is one of the most popular styles of traditional tea and is widely used. When steeped, the rolled pellets unfurl to show their true shape and release their tannins and flavors into the hot water. Take a sip to relax and be part of the age-old tradition of tea. Enjoy alone or with a friend.

Tea Specifics:

Green Tea
Moderate Caffeine
Zhejiang province of China

Brewing Suggestions:

In order to get the best flavor out of your gourmet tea, bring clean water to 180 degrees Fahrenheit (82 degrees Celsius) and steep one teaspoon of tea for two to three minutes.

Fresh From Origin
Gunpowder is the world’s oldest known chemical explosive. Made from sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter, it is one of the Four Great Inventions of China, alongside the compass, papermaking, and printing. Though it’s famous for its use in weaponry like guns and cannons—spawning countless movie scenes of exploding barrels or chases to snuff out sparking black lines, it was also used for more constructive purposes like mining and even medicine. Though Gunpowder tea doesn’t carry quite the same explosive punch as its namesake, it is famous for its smokiness and shape, both of which lend themselves to its unique name.

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