Metropolitan Tea Company - Superior Gunpowder Green Tea

Name: Metropolitan Tea Company - Superior Gunpowder Green Tea
Brand: The Kitchen Pantry
Price: 49.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Regular price $49.99

Surprising body and captivating green tea taste with a hint of oakiness.

Luxury Ingredients: Green tea

Small Batch Blended and Packed in: Canada

Tea(s) From: China

Region(s): Zhejiang Province

Antioxidant Level: High

Caffeine Content: Low

Metropolitan Tea Company - Superior Gunpowder Green Tea

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Tips for Brewing the Perfect Cup

- 1 heaping teaspoon loose tea or 1 tea bag

- 1 cup 7-9oz. (200-250ml.) heated water

- 160-185°F (70-85ºC) water temp.

- 1-3 minute steeping time

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About this Tea:

Gunpowder teas are primarily produced in the town of Pingshui in the mountainous Guiji region of the province. The technique for their production has remained virtually unchanged since the Tang dynasty (AD 618-907) - and what a production it is. After plucking, each individual leaf is rubbed and twisted by hand then dried by stir-frying in a large pan. Depending on the quality of the leaf, ambient humidity and temperature, up to 4 rounds of stir-fry drying may be required. Although in recent years this process has been sped up somewhat through the limited use of mechanical equipment, the necessity of hand-rolling the tea into its signature shape is still incredibly labor intensive.

The end result of all this work is a fabulous cup that has long been prized by Chinese and Westerners alike. In fact, Zhejiang Gunpowders were at one time the second most expensive teas on the London markets and continue to be popular the world over to this day. The tea is prized for its robust fresh character that is underscored by subtle touches of oak. (Incidentally, Gunpowder tea is the base of many Moroccan mint teas because of its rich character.) When selecting Gunpowders, traders look for tea that has been tightly rolled and has a slightly waxy appearance indicative of freshness. The Superior grade we are offering here is a superb example of these qualities. Open the bag and you will find a tightly rolled, uniformly sized tea with an aroma that will have you reaching for a teapot immediately. Enjoy Superior Gunpowder today and experience one of Zhejiang's finest offerings.

Metropolitan Tea Company - Superior Gunpowder Green Tea

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