Anna Marie's Tea Review: Gunpowder Green Tea
Site description:
Gunpowder Green Tea is an organic green tea from China. A stronger flavor with a mild, astringent note. Green teas are also from the camellia sinensis bush just like black tea; how ever the leaves are not fermented. The leaves are roasted, rolled and then fired. Roasting kills off the enzymes responsible for oxidation and the heat makes the leaves soft and flexible ready for various shapes.
Review:
It smells and tastes like smoke and old boots, in an oddly good way. The lingering astringency pairs perfectly with the dirtlike flavor - perfect for those miserable mornings when you need to wake up.
- 1st steep: 185 for 2 minutes. Less water than usual.
- 2nd steep: 185 for 2.5 minutes. Interesting notes of rubber, again not bad - but very earthy.
- 3rd steep: 185 for 5? minutes. The broth is fairly watery at this point, though a hint of smokiness remains.