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| sample | $2 |  |
| makes 10 cups | ||
| 6oz TIN | $8 | |
| 11¢ per cup | ||
| 12oz TIN | $14 | |
| 9¢ per cup | ||
| 24oz BAG | $24 | |
| 8¢ per cup | ||
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.
"Excellent all around basic green tea. Touch of honey makes it perfect."
"My friends are crazy about this one, but it's only ok for me. It can easily be oversteeped. A good basic green tea."
"This is a pretty tea, but it is a bit too mild for us."
"This tea has a subtle smoky flavor. It doesn't taste as 'green' as other green teas, which I like. The appearance is very unique, and the leaves get surprisingly large when steeped."
"I haven't had a lot of green tea before this one, but it got me hooked. Just be careful not to overbrew."
"One of the best gunpowders around. It is my staple in a green/mint tea."
