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Organic Premium Gunpowder
$21.73 USD
Unit price perOrganic Premium Gunpowder Tea (Zhu Cha)
Bold, energizing, and deeply rooted in Chinese tea tradition, Organic Premium Gunpowder Tea is a classic green tea crafted for those who love strength, clarity, and character in every cup.
Known in China as Zhu Cha (珠茶) or “Pearl Tea,” this premium loose-leaf green tea is famous for its tightly rolled leaves, robust flavour, and powerful finish. Each small pearl slowly unfurls as it steeps, releasing a strong, invigorating cup with rich vegetal depth and a smooth, smoky edge.
Perfect for mornings, focus, and daily energy, this green tea feels both bold and grounding—designed to awaken the senses and elevate your tea ritual.
Origin
This batch of Organic Premium Gunpowder Tea is organically farmed in the hills of Central Hunan Province, China, a region known for its mountainous tea gardens and ideal growing conditions for rich, full-bodied green teas.
While Gunpowder tea has historical roots tracing back to the Tang Dynasty, this modern organic harvest reflects both tradition and quality—offering the bold character of classic Zhu Cha with the freshness of carefully cultivated tea gardens.
The cool mountain air, fertile soil, and seasonal harvests help create a tea with stronger body, deeper flavour, and lasting smoothness.
How It Is Made
Gunpowder tea differs from most Chinese green teas because of its unique handcrafted production process.
Unlike standard pan-fired green teas, Gunpowder tea is first slightly withered, then carefully steamed, rolled into tight pearl-like pellets, and finally dried.
This extra steaming step is highly unusual for Chinese green tea, as most teas are either steamed or pan-fired—not both.
This traditional method creates a bolder, more robust flavour profile with greater strength and intensity in the cup.
The tightly rolled shape helps preserve freshness, protects the leaves, and allows the flavour to release gradually during steeping.
As each pearl opens, the tea reveals its full depth—strong, clean, and deeply satisfying.
Taste Profile
Organic Premium Gunpowder delivers a dynamic tea experience that feels bold, refreshing, and naturally energizing.
Aroma
Fresh green tea with deep vegetal notes and a light toasted earthiness.
Flavour
Strong, robust green tea with rich body, subtle smokiness, and a clean mineral finish.
Finish
Smooth, invigorating, and lingering with a refreshing strength that stays on the palate.
This is a tea for those who enjoy green tea with presence—bold enough to wake you up, smooth enough to enjoy every day.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 80°C / 176°F
- Steep Time: 220 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps recommended
Re-steep to enjoy the evolving strength and complexity as the tightly rolled leaves continue to unfurl.
Avoid boiling water to preserve smoothness and prevent bitterness.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Premium Gunpowder
Organic Premium Gunpowder is chosen for its strength, heritage, and unmistakable character.
It is the tea people reach for when they want energy without chaos—focus without heaviness.
The bold structure, rich history, and satisfying depth make it an ideal daily green tea for mornings, work sessions, and quiet moments of mental clarity.
This is not a delicate floral tea.
This is green tea with confidence, strong, vibrant, and full of purpose.
A true classic, crafted for modern rituals.
Organic Premium Gunpowder
$21.73 USD
Unit price perOrganic Premium Gunpowder Tea (Zhu Cha)
Bold, energizing, and deeply rooted in Chinese tea tradition, Organic Premium Gunpowder Tea is a classic green tea crafted for those who love strength, clarity, and character in every cup.
Known in China as Zhu Cha (珠茶) or “Pearl Tea,” this premium loose-leaf green tea is famous for its tightly rolled leaves, robust flavour, and powerful finish. Each small pearl slowly unfurls as it steeps, releasing a strong, invigorating cup with rich vegetal depth and a smooth, smoky edge.
Perfect for mornings, focus, and daily energy, this green tea feels both bold and grounding—designed to awaken the senses and elevate your tea ritual.
Origin
This batch of Organic Premium Gunpowder Tea is organically farmed in the hills of Central Hunan Province, China, a region known for its mountainous tea gardens and ideal growing conditions for rich, full-bodied green teas.
While Gunpowder tea has historical roots tracing back to the Tang Dynasty, this modern organic harvest reflects both tradition and quality—offering the bold character of classic Zhu Cha with the freshness of carefully cultivated tea gardens.
The cool mountain air, fertile soil, and seasonal harvests help create a tea with stronger body, deeper flavour, and lasting smoothness.
How It Is Made
Gunpowder tea differs from most Chinese green teas because of its unique handcrafted production process.
Unlike standard pan-fired green teas, Gunpowder tea is first slightly withered, then carefully steamed, rolled into tight pearl-like pellets, and finally dried.
This extra steaming step is highly unusual for Chinese green tea, as most teas are either steamed or pan-fired—not both.
This traditional method creates a bolder, more robust flavour profile with greater strength and intensity in the cup.
The tightly rolled shape helps preserve freshness, protects the leaves, and allows the flavour to release gradually during steeping.
As each pearl opens, the tea reveals its full depth—strong, clean, and deeply satisfying.
Taste Profile
Organic Premium Gunpowder delivers a dynamic tea experience that feels bold, refreshing, and naturally energizing.
Aroma
Fresh green tea with deep vegetal notes and a light toasted earthiness.
Flavour
Strong, robust green tea with rich body, subtle smokiness, and a clean mineral finish.
Finish
Smooth, invigorating, and lingering with a refreshing strength that stays on the palate.
This is a tea for those who enjoy green tea with presence—bold enough to wake you up, smooth enough to enjoy every day.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 80°C / 176°F
- Steep Time: 220 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps recommended
Re-steep to enjoy the evolving strength and complexity as the tightly rolled leaves continue to unfurl.
Avoid boiling water to preserve smoothness and prevent bitterness.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Premium Gunpowder
Organic Premium Gunpowder is chosen for its strength, heritage, and unmistakable character.
It is the tea people reach for when they want energy without chaos—focus without heaviness.
The bold structure, rich history, and satisfying depth make it an ideal daily green tea for mornings, work sessions, and quiet moments of mental clarity.
This is not a delicate floral tea.
This is green tea with confidence, strong, vibrant, and full of purpose.
A true classic, crafted for modern rituals.