China Gunpowder Grade 1
Premium Chinese Gunpowder Green Tea: Traditional Pearl-Shaped Leaves
China Gunpowder Grade 1 represents the highest quality of hand-rolled green tea, crafted through a meticulous process that transforms fresh leaves into distinctive pearl-like pellets. These tightly rolled spheres unfurl gracefully when steeped, releasing a clear, golden-green liquor with a characteristic nutty and vegetal profile.
This premium grade tea offers a medium-bodied infusion with subtle smoky notes and a clean, slightly bitter finish that tea connoisseurs appreciate. The careful rolling process preserves the tea's natural compounds, allowing for multiple flavorful infusions from a single serving.
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China Gunpowder Grade 1
Single-Origin Chinese Green Tea
This classic tea consists of:
- Premium green tea leaves: Carefully selected from Zhejiang Province
- Traditional processing: Hand-rolled into small, tight pearls
- Uniform appearance: Consistent size and shape indicating superior grade
Traditional Chinese Brewing Method
For optimal results:
- Use 12-15g per liter of water
- Heat water to 80°C (176°F)
- Steep for 2-3 minutes
- Multiple steepings possible
- For iced tea: Double the amount of leaves, brew hot, then pour over ice
Traditional Chinese Green Tea Benefits
China Gunpowder green tea has been associated with numerous traditional benefits:
- Mental Clarity: Contains L-theanine, which may promote focus and calmness
- Antioxidant Properties: Rich in catechins, particularly EGCG
- Digestive Support: Traditional use for digestive harmony
- Energy Balance: Provides steady energy without jitters
- Metabolic Health: May support healthy metabolism
- Cellular Protection: Antioxidants help protect against oxidative stress
- Oral Health: Natural compounds may support dental health
Imperial Chinese Tea Heritage
Dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), Gunpowder tea emerged from Zhejiang Province as a practical solution for tea transportation. The name "Gunpowder" was coined by an English clerk who noticed the pellets' resemblance to ammunition, while in China it was known as "Zhu Cha" (Pearl Tea). This tea achieved such prestige that certain varieties were reserved exclusively for imperial consumption, known as "Hui Bai" or tribute tea. The rolling technique developed for this tea predates similar methods used in oolong production by nearly a millennium, showcasing its historical significance in Chinese tea craftsmanship.
