Superior Gunpowder — Pan-Fired Chinese Green Tea
Superior Gunpowder is a classic Chinese green tea known for its tightly rolled leaves and bold, full flavor. The leaves are carefully pan-fired and rolled into small pellets that slowly unfurl during brewing, releasing a rich cup with a lightly smoky aroma.
This traditional tea produces a smooth yet robust green tea that can be steeped multiple times.
Best time to drink: morning or afternoon
Use it when: you want a stronger, more robust green tea
Flavor Profile
Bold green tea with light smokiness and a clean finish.
Caffeine
Low
How to Brew
1 tsp per 8 oz water
165°F for 3 minutes
Suitable for multiple infusions.
Origin
China
Grade: Superior #1
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Green tea's ability to boost vitality, decrease inflammation, improve brain function and block cancer causing free radicals has been studied for decades, making green tea a proven superfood.
Minimally processed and harvested while young, green tea is one of the purest types of tea. Originating in China from the Camellia Sinensis plant, green tea offers a broad range of health benefits not found in other teas. The essential cell support in green tea is EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate. This polyphenol is a amongst the most powerful antioxidants discovered and is critical for maintaining cholesterol level, allowing the body to break down LDL before blockages can be formed, which can trigger heart attacks and strokes.
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For health conscious people around the the world, green tea is an integral part of their daily routine. It's light and earthy taste makes it an easy addition to any health regiment and for many, the act of making and drinking tea has become a welcomed moment of solace in the anxiety filled chaos of modern life.
Don’t think of tea as immediately removing something bad. Think of it as moderately adding something good.