Organic Gunpowder Green Tea

Green tea lover? Let yourself be tempted by the famous Gunpowder, originating from China. Also known as "gunpowder", this organic green tea with carefully rolled leaves into small pellets offers you a refreshing and slightly bitter infusion. Grown in Zhejiang province, Gunpowder is the tea of choice for preparing traditional Moroccan mint tea. Rich in polyphenols, it is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Whether you enjoy it plain or garnished with fresh mint leaves, Gunpowder will surprise you with its unique flavor.

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Preparation Tips

Infusion time
2-3 min

Temperature
80°C

Time of day
All day

Quantity
12-15g / L

Gunpowder tea: the tea pearl from China

Produced in the Zhejiang province, organic Gunpowder originates from eastern China. Referring to its leaves rolled into tight pellets, the Chinese named it tea pearls, while the English nicknamed it "gunpowder tea". When brewed, Gunpowder leaves offer an amber liquor, astringent with a full-bodied taste and slightly bitter. Our organic Gunpowder can be enjoyed plain or with fresh mint leaves.

The health benefits and virtues of Gunpowder tea

Like all green teas, organic Gunpowder is rich in polyphenols, making it an excellent health ally with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It helps prevent cardiovascular diseases thanks to its effect on certain liver disorders and bad cholesterol. It plays a beneficial role in kidney circulation and toxin elimination. Like many varieties of coffee, black teas, and green teas, organic Gunpowder contains caffeine, sought after for its beneficial action on the nervous and cerebral system.

Our tasting tips

How to prepare Gunpowder tea?

The preparation of organic Gunpowder is similar to that of all other varieties of green teas. Unlike black teas, the water should be simmering and not boiling. This tea, particularly appreciated for its astringency, can be rinsed before brewing to reduce its bitter taste.

How much Gunpowder tea to use?

Use 12 to 15 grams of organic Gunpowder leaves per liter of water. The weight for a standard cup is about 3 grams, or 1 teaspoon.

What is the ideal brewing temperature for Gunpowder tea?

Some infusions require very hot water, particularly black teas. The infusion of green teas like organic Gunpowder, however, requires water at 80°C (176°F). After 2 to 3 minutes, the leaves are fully unfurled. The Gunpowder is then ready for tasting. Before brewing, don't hesitate to rinse your accessories, teapot, and cup with boiling water.

When to drink Gunpowder tea?

Plain or infused with fresh mint leaves, organic Gunpowder green tea can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Often used to prepare traditional mint tea, it can also be served cold. Organic Gunpowder can be used to prepare iced teas with refreshing flavors of aromatic herbs like mint or fruits like orange or lemon.

The benefits of Gunpowder tea

At Thés & Traditions, our organic Gunpowder green tea from organic farming is offered in bulk. Its packaging in resealable bags or tins is a guarantee of quality and freshness. Unlike individual tea bags, bulk teas consist only of whole leaves, ensuring an inimitable taste when brewed.

Why buy your Gunpowder tea from Thés & Traditions?

All our organic products, including green, black, white, flavored or plain teas, rooibos, and herbal teas are sourced from organic farming. On Thés & Traditions, you benefit from free delivery on orders over 45 euros. Check out our list and be tempted by our wide selection of organic teas in stock. Don't hesitate to leave your evaluation in our customer review section.

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Catherine J.
Published on Jul 10, 2025 at 12:54 pm (Order date: Jul 02, 2025)

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Mado t.
Published on Feb 24, 2025 at 03:44 pm (Order date: Feb 12, 2025)

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perfect (Translated review)
Acheteur Vérifié
Published on Jan 20, 2024 at 10:25 pm

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Very good Gunpowder (Translated review)
Acheteur Vérifié
Published on May 11, 2023 at 11:50 pm

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A sure thing (Translated review)
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Published on Oct 27, 2021 at 02:47 pm

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Perfect packaging (Translated review)
Acheteur Vérifié
Published on Oct 27, 2021 at 01:24 pm

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Very good green tea with beautiful leaves and a strong taste, it gives a mid-afternoon boost. (Translated review)