{"product_id":"metropolitan-tea-company-superior-gunpowder-green-tea","title":"Metropolitan Tea Company - Superior Gunpowder Green Tea","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003eMetropolitan Tea Company - Superior Gunpowder Green Tea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodcupdesc\"\u003eSurprising body and captivating green tea taste with a hint of oakiness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodingredspecs\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLuxury Ingredients:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGreen tea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodmanucountry\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall Batch Blended and Packed in:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCanada\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodteasfrom\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTea(s) From:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChina\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodregions\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion(s):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eZhejiang Province\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodantioxlvl\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAntioxidant Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\" id=\"prodantioxlvlhelp\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCaffeine Content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMetropolitan Tea Company - Superior Gunpowder Green Tea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodantioxlvl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e______________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTips for Brewing the Perfect Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e     - \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e1 heaping teaspoon loose tea or 1 tea bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e     - \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e1 cup 7-9oz. (200-250ml.) heated water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e     -  160-185°F\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(70\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e-85ºC) water temp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e     -  1-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eminute steeping time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e______________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prodantioxlvl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-icon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGunpowder 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Kitchen Pantry","offers":[{"title":"500 gram Bulk Bag","offer_id":46650596786339,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8179\/files\/superior_pile.jpg?v=1766034171","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitchenpantry.com\/products\/metropolitan-tea-company-superior-gunpowder-green-tea","provider":"The Kitchen Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}