250gram China Gunpowder Tea - Loose Rolled Leaf - Temple of Heaven Brand

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In addition, it allows certain types of oolong teas to be aged for decades if they are cared for by being occasionally roasted.

Oxidation of green tea, which if allowed to continue would change it into oolong tea or black tea, has often been incorrectly referred to as fermentation; fermentation is actually unique to pu'erh and "dark" teas). It can, for example, reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, all the while boosting immunity and even promoting weight loss. Ours is the finest grade of this pellet shaped leaf and when infused unfurls into large, tender tea leaves. Revitalize your senses with the invigorating allure of Hebden’s Minty Gunpowder Green Tea, a blend that fuses the robust character of gunpowder green tea leaves with the cooling embrace of mint. However, this variety is largely exported as the world-wide demand significantly exceeds the domestic one.

It doesn't matter whether you're a master tea connoisseur, sort of into coffee aswell or an outright tea fanatic, the passion and love for tea is what drives us both. This exceptional large leafed green tea rolled up in the gunpowder form from Organic farms creates a refreshing bright pale yellow infusion with a light green tint.

For those who love the refreshing mintiness of Spearmint and its naturally stomach-settling capabilities, explore our Peppermint Leaves. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties. Alternatively, if you would like to explore more flavoured green teas, the Sencha Goji Berry is a favourite that offers a modern twist. Early on, I used to have around 4 or 5 cups of this a day, finding myself confused as to why I couldn't get to sleep until gone 1am in the morning.In terms of its appearance, gunpowder green tea is tightly rolled and the high quality is clearly visible upon inspection. Originally referred to as Pearl Tea, it gets the name 'Gunpowder' from an English clerk who mistaken the tea for gunpowder due to its appearance. it just gives a nicer overall flavour to me and it always gets work colleagues commenting on my drink of choice. Our Supreme "Temple of Heaven" Gunpowder tea is a premium variety of traditional Chinese green tea, sure to delight any lover of green tea. Gunpowder green tea is a versatile tea, it can be enjoyed with savoury appetisers such as cucumber sandwiches or enjoyed with delicate dumplings, its slightly smoky flavour compliments a variety of dishes that are savoury as well as being enjoyed on its own, it can also be infused several times to create new nuances of flavours.

The Maghrebi tea ritual is at the heart of any social gathering, from an informal visit to a neighbor to lavish soirees with dignitaries. While gunpowder tea’s rolling process locks in flavour, we also foil-wrap this large leaf blend to ensure it reaches you as fresh as the day it was dried. The first will have the strong earthy taste and powerful awakenings relating to ancient mysteries of the Orient. The tea leaves are hand-rolled into small pellets that resemble gunpowder, giving the tea its unique name. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.New statistics suggest that 75% of people in the UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, South Korea and the US experience stress every day. Pellet size is also associated with quality, larger looser pellets being considered a mark of lower quality tea. One theory is that an English clerk dubbed it so after noting the leaves’ resemblance to lead shots used in muskets. It’s strong, it’s coloury, it’s got a wonderful nutty flavour that I really do enjoy, and it takes the milk well. The 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.