An affordable Gunpowder is one of the most popular teas in China. However, this organic variety is largely exported, as world wide demand significantly exceeds the domestic one. Typical gunpowder form is created by wetting the leaves a few times during the short roasting period, which slows down the drying process and results in a curling of the leaves. This organic version, which is high in caffeine, can also be infused more than once which will reduce the slightly tangy character.
2-3 minutes
176-194° F
1 heaped tsp./6 oz serving