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Rolled pellet tea from Zhejiang exported worldwide since the Ming era, name comes from its resemblance to black powder grains.
How to brew Gunpowder gongfu style
Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Gunpowder.
Water temperature85°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions15s → 20s → 30s → +10s
Best time to drinkMorning / Afternoon
TypeChinese Green tea
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