
Green tea gunpowder
Gunpowder green tea: Chinese green tea with leaves rolled into small balls, with a strong, slightly smoky flavor. The base for Moroccan mint tea.
Classic green tea with a strong character
- Leaves rolled into small balls.
- Fresh aroma and intense flavor.
- Enjoy it hot or iced.
- Also ideal for Moroccan mint tea.
Why choose it?
- Natural caffeine content
- Leaves rolled into small balls
- Ideal for everyday drink
- Intense, characteristic flavor
Description
Gunpowder green tea got its name from the characteristic shape of its leaves, which roll into small balls like gunpowder grains and unfold in hot water.
It is one of the most popular Chinese green teas, with a strong, earthy and slightly smoky flavor.
It is drunk hot or iced, plain or with lemon and honey, and is the classic base for Moroccan tea with fresh mint and sugar.
Contains natural caffeine.
Instructions for use
Pour 1 teaspoon of tea into a cup of water at 70–80°C (not boiling, to avoid bitterness).
Leave for 2–3 minutes, strain and serve. The leaves can withstand a second heating.
Where is it used?
- Daily drink – Enjoy it hot or cold, alone or with honey and lemon.
- Moroccan tea – With fresh mint and sugar.
- Iced tea – As a base for homemade iced tea with lemon.
Additional information
Frequent questions
What is gunpowder green tea?
It is green tea where the leaves have been rolled into small balls, preserving their aromas and freshness.
Does it have caffeine?
Yes, it contains natural caffeine, but in a smaller amount than coffee.
How is it prepared?
Pour 1 teaspoon of tea into water at 70–80°C and leave for 2–3 minutes. We do not use boiling water to avoid bitterness.
Can I drink it every day?
Yes. Because it contains caffeine, if you are sensitive, prefer it in the morning or afternoon. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, limit caffeine and ask your doctor.
How do I make Moroccan mint tea?;
Put 1 teaspoon of gunpowder and a bunch of fresh mint in a teapot, add hot water at 80–85°C, sweeten with sugar and leave for 3–4 minutes.
What does it match?
With lemon, mint, honey or even in citrus-based drinks




