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Gunpowder Green

Gunpowder Green

$15.00 USD
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Smoky, toasted, a little sweet: gunpowder green tea (green tea leaves rolled into tight pellets) brews into a bold, coppery cup with a roasted-nut edge. Pour it hot for an everyday green with real backbone, or steep a stronger batch and send it over ice. It stands up to rich sweets like dark chocolate and almond pastries, and a small spoonful deepens a stir-fry or a soy-and-ginger marinade.

The name comes from the shape. Each leaf is rolled into a small ball that looks like a grain of gunpowder, then unrolls as it steeps. That tight roll protects the leaf, so gunpowder holds its flavor longer than looser green teas. We pack ours fresh in small batches in Portland.

This is green tea with a stronger personality than a delicate Japanese leaf. It reads earthy and brisk, the traditional base for Moroccan-style mint tea and a good partner for bold food.

Single ingredient: green tea leaves. No sugar, no preservatives, naturally vegan. Green tea carries caffeine, lighter than a black tea.

Common Questions

How do I brew it?

Use one teaspoon of leaves per eight ounces of water. Heat fresh water to about 175°F, pour it over the leaves, and steep for two minutes. Use fresh leaves each time you brew.

Why did my gunpowder green turn bitter?

Water that is too hot is almost always the reason. A rolling boil scorches green tea and pulls out harsh, bitter notes. Heat to about 175°F, keep the steep to two minutes, and the cup stays smooth and sweet.

Is gunpowder green the same as matcha?

No. Matcha is green tea stone-ground into a fine powder that you whisk into water and drink whole. Gunpowder is whole rolled leaves that you steep and strain out. Different process, different cup.

Does it work in cooking?

Yes. Steeped or finely ground, a small amount adds a savory, roasted depth to stir-fries, marinades, and sauces built on soy, ginger, and garlic. Use it sparingly, since the flavor is assertive.

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Ingredients:

Green Tea Leaves

Brewing Suggestion:

  • 1 tsp per 8 fl. oz.

    Use one teaspoon per eight ounces of water. (Checkout our Infusers and Strainers)

  • 175° F

    Heat fresh filtered water to around 175° F. Pour hot water over tea.

  • 2 min

    Steep for two minutes for optimal flavor.

  • 1 steep

    Use fresh leaves each time you brew.

Gunpowder Green

Gunpowder Green

$15.00