250gram China Gunpowder Tea - Loose Rolled Leaf - Temple of Heaven Brand

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It is also believed to have many health benefits including lowering cholesterol, burning fat, detoxifying the body and improving the complexion. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. The result is that caffeine has the opposite effect, making you feel more energised and less sleepy. A golden, green tea liquor is created as the pellet unfurls, infused with mint for a refreshing taste.

The bold flavour profile of this tea makes it a popular classic that can be enjoyed both hot and cold-brewed. However, this variety is largely exported as the world-wide demand significantly exceeds the domestic one. The name may also have arisen from the fact that the rolled pellet "explodes" into a long leaf upon being steeped in hot water. Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays. The typical gunpowder form is created by wetting the leaves a few times during the short roasting period, which slows down the drying process and results in a curling of the leaves.If you leave the pot for a couple of hours before washing, you will see they are now 5 plus times bigger than what they were, and made of surprisingly large pieces of leaf. It is also recommended that the tea cup or tea pot used be rinsed with hot water prior to brewing the tea to warm the vessels. Although the individual leaves were formerly rolled by hand, today all but the highest grade gunpowder teas are rolled by machines.

If you find this tea too bitter, you can pour away the first brew and remove the initial caffeine content. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional.This version, which is high in caffeine content can also be infused more than once which will reduce the slightly tangy character. Whether you're looking for a refreshing morning tea or a relaxing evening brew, our Supreme Temple of Heaven Gunpowder tea is sure to deliver.

Leaves being processed into gunpowder tea are withered first, then steamed, rolled into pellet shape, and dried. Simply add a little sugar to a strong Gunpowder Supreme infusion, then dilute with chilled water and ice. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. It was later introduced to Algeria by the great Saharan dynasty of the Ouled Sidi Cheikh, who adapted it from the Moroccans and Algerians as a luxurious beverage.

One theory is that an English clerk dubbed it so after noting the leaves’ resemblance to lead shots used in muskets. It’s only these high-quality leaves that can withstand the ‘gunpowder’ process of withering, steaming, rolling and then fire-drying. It can, for example, reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, all the while boosting immunity and even promoting weight loss.