The pellets look exactly like what they're named after — and they unfurl in hot water into bold leaves that produce a cup with more presence than most teas twice their price. Organic gunpowder has been drunk on three continents for centuries for a simple reason: it works, without apology, every single time you pour it.
Taste: Bold and vegetal with a pleasant smoky edge and full-bodied assertiveness that's unusual for green tea. Earthy, direct, and clean on the finish. Best without additions. The green tea for guests who thought they didn't like green tea.
Ingredients: Organic gunpowder green tea (China)
Steeping Guide:
1 heaping tsp. 6 oz. at 176–194° water Steep 2–3 minutes Re-steeps well
