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Gunpowder

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Description

Green tea from the Guangdong province of China. Gunpowder tea, as the name implies, is made up of leaves hand-rolled into tiny pellets. These resemble gunpowder, and give this tea its distinct name. Continuing this bang-bang theme, our special-grade version of this tea is named after a year that saw lots of cannon action. Our "1812 Gunpowder" produces a full-bodied cup with a hint of smokiness. And mixes well with peppermint to produce a popular "Moroccan Mint" tea.

Story

The name of this tea is said to derive from its visual similarity to military gunpowder, infusing the colonial phrase of "gunpowder diplomacy" with much irony. Gunpowder is the favorite green tea of Morocco and the Middle East, where it is commonly prepared with mint and plenty of sugar. The local custom dictates that it be served by men, and be poured in such a way as to create a sizeable foam atop one's glass. Gunpowder tea is often mixed with peppermint leaves to create a unique blend called Moroccan Mint.

Customer Reviews

 | Negative: 32
 | Neutral: 55
Positive: 409
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Maya R.
Jul 8th '10

"This is a constant in my tea collection. I like it on it's own - it's got quite a kick! But I usually use it as the base for a slowcooked chai. It provides just the right undertones."
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Erik A.
Jun 5th '10

"This green tea is great by itself or mixed with others. One of my favorite green teas out there."
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Regan G.
May 22nd '10

"I don't care for green teas, but I bought this for a friend and she loves it! I tried a cup and was pleasantly surprised. It didn't have as much as a grassy flavor and most green teas do."
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Andrew G.
May 12th '10

"This is a very tasty dark green tea, but it lacks the prominent smoky notes I've come to expect in a gunpowder. It is, however, superb for blending."
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David M.
May 5th '10

"I can't say I'm a fan honestly. I find it to be overly smoky and too pungent. Even the smell when I opened the case was iffy. I gave it to a friend who enjoyed it more for what it's worth."
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Daniel H.
Apr 30th '10

"This is a very unique leaf. There is a very pungent aroma when steeped. warning: this tea does not taste very good cold."
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