Temple Gunpowder #1

Ingredients: 100% Organic green rolled tea leaves Gunpowder tea is made by rolling dark green tea leaves into small pellets which resemble gunpowder. It is a nice, strong green tea with a distinctive nutty-oak taste. A traditional favorite of meditating Buddhists (and non-Buddhists), Classic Chinese Pinhead-sized Gunpowder is made of tiny tightly-rolled grey green leaves.The cup is deep amber with a slightly fruity, smoky-spicy flavor. Medium astringency which can be fully mediated with a shorter steeping time, if so desired. Also called "pearl tea," it makes a very good iced tea - try with mint and agave nectar! Also called "Temple of Heaven gunpowder" this is the highest grade Gunpowder available and responds well to a short steep. Can be re-steeped. Other Names: Gun Powder, Lo Chu Ch’a, Zhu Cha, Temple of Heaven Gunpowder.   Water: 195°F | Leaves: 2 tsp per 12 ounce cup | Infusion Time: 1.5-2 minutesBasic Steeping Tips- Use filtered or spring water, whenever possible- Don’t overb