Gunpowder (Huo Yao Cha)

A Green Tea from

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80 / 100

Calculated from 3 Ratings
Tea type
Green Tea
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Typical Preparation
Set water temperature to 170 °F / 76 °C
Steep for 3 min, 0 sec
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2 Tasting Notes View all

“Smokey, bitter, punchey. Probably what tea super badass samurai are drinking in Kurosawa movies.” Read full tasting note
“Every time I drink this tea, the rating goes higher. This tea is really masterfully made: I love the minimalist tins it comes in, I love the look of the glossy green pellets in the tin, and I love...” Read full tasting note

Description

Classic tea from Anhui Province with tightly–rolled leaves that form shiny pellets of organic green tea. They produce a dark green cup with a slightly pungent flavor. Use tea sparingly and steep for 1 minute at 180 – 190 degrees.

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