Green Tea

Gunpowder Green珠茶

Zhūchá

Green Tea Gunpowder Zhejiang

Tightly rolled green tea pellets, traditionally for export. The leaves slowly unfurl during brewing, releasing bold, slightly smoky flavor.

Flavor Profile

Primary Notes

Smoky Vegetal Bold

Secondary Notes

Grass Pepper
Body Medium
Finish Bold, slightly astringent
Caffeine Moderate

How to Understand Gunpowder Green

In the cup, Gunpowder Green is best understood as a green tea built around smoky, vegetal, and bold. The secondary notes of grass and pepper give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a medium body and a finish that Bold, slightly astringent.

The origin matters here. Gunpowder Green is associated with Zhejiang in China, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Mild climate with abundant rainfall. Famous for Longjing and other green teas. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: green tea is typically halted oxidation through early heat-fixing, so the finished tea keeps a fresh, high-toned profile. For Gunpowder Green, the oxidation level is 2% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 80C with about 4g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 30 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 3 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Gunpowder Green, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $3-$8 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for daily drinking. With moderate caffeine and a medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.

How to Brew Gunpowder Green

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 80°C
First Steep 30s
Infusions +

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Gunpowder Green comes from Zhejiang (浙江) in China Province . Mild climate with abundant rainfall. Famous for Longjing and other green teas.

Oxidation Level

2%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Gunpowder Green vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

Entry Level
$3–$8
per 50g

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Flavor, caffeine, price, and brewing results vary with harvest, storage, leaf grade, water, and preparation. The values here are comparative starting points, not laboratory measurements or seller-specific offers.

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