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Gunpowder (Organic)
Gunpowder Green Tea (Organic)
This is a much better grade than most Gunpowder Tea available in the UK. It is made from organic young, quality leaves, rolled into small balls and was named by the British after the gun powder pellets used in their cannons. Called Zhu Cha in China, it is a variety of green tea from Zhejiang Province which has been produced for well over a thousand years - since the Tang Dynasty. The tea liquor has a hint of sweetness with an aftertaste that is smooth and dry. A refreshing afternoon tea.
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Chinese Name |
Zhu Cha 特级珠茶 |
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English Pronunciation |
joo char |
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Range |
Everyday |
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Country |
China |
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Year of Production |
2011 |
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Origin |
Zhejiang Province |
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Harvest Date |
Spring 2011 |
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Leaf Appearance |
Small, evenly sized, rolled pellets |
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Liquor |
Pale green |
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Tasting Notes |
Easy-drinking, soft, fresh green tea |
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Quick Brewing Instructions |
Use 2tsp per cup (200ml); water temperature around 80°C (176°F): and infuse 2-3 mins.
Read more about green tea in Canton Tea School |
Customer Reviews
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Bought for my wife
Review by CBC
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Perfect (Posted on 1/5/13)
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Excellent value tea
Review by Steve
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great tasting great value everyday drinking tea, enough said ! (Posted on 11/13/12)
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Pleasant surprise.
Review by Cajmen
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This tea got me for its balanced taste and freshness. (Posted on 8/27/12)
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very good everyday tea
Review by Povilas
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It is fresh and light, without any bitterness and "smoked fish" taste characteristic for cheap/low quality gunpowders. I drink it almost every day in my office! Great, really great price performance as well. (Posted on 7/17/12)
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Amazing - just great for mint tea!
Review by Luke
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I bought this to replace an inferior product I had been using from a Chinese store. As always Canton Tea surpass themselves again. A great tea, brilliant taste and just perfect for mint tea. Entertained some Moroccan friends and served them this - they loved it. (Posted on 1/11/12)
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It really is 'Superior'
Review by Vanessa at teaviews.com
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I am happy to report that the 'superior' in this tea's name is well-deserved. This is certainly one of the best Gunpowder teas I have sampled- there is no trace of a smoky or ashy flavor that I have found to be the downfall of gunpowders gone bad...
To see the full review, visit teaviews: http://www.teaviews.com/2011/11/20/review-canton-tea-company-superior-gunpowder/ (Posted on 11/22/11)
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Very nice Gunpowder
Review by Pauline
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This is so fresh. Most gunpowder teas I have tried have been quite dark and taste has been like straw. Not this one, this is very green and tastes so fresh. (Posted on 9/11/11)
