Old Sturbridge Village Gunpowder Green Tea

A refreshing lemon and light vegetable flavor of green tea which is high in antioxidants.  A refreshing start to your day.    Named Gunpowder tea based on the roasted and tightly rolled green tea having a similar appearance to actual gunpowder.   In 18th century British America, tea was an expensive, exotic import, first popular with more wealthy colonists, then with the middle classes as well.  According to mercantile records, various grades of gunpowder tea were a common import to America. Product Details: Tin contains 20 teabags of green tea Old Sturbridge Village exclusive 1.6oz Net Wt. (45g) teabag Brewing tips: Steep in 160 degree water for 1-3 minutes