När John Harney började med tehandeln för över 30 år sedan fanns det bara två gröna teer från Kina: Gunpowder och Chun Mee. Även om vårt sortiment har utökats avsevärt sedan dess, är många välbekanta med och uppskattar Gunpowders skarpa, rökiga smak.
The pellets unfurl into a surprisingly smooth, grassy cup that still has that classic punchy bite I look for in gunpowder. I've been brewing it in my gaiwan all week and the leaves hold up beautifully for three steeps.
These little rolled pellets are such a classic green tea choice, and the flavor is clean and slightly smoky with a nice, steady kick of energy. I've been brewing it in my office mug all week, and the leaves keep their character for two solid infusions.
The little rolled leaves have that classic, slightly smoky scent I remember from my first cup decades ago, and the flavor is just as clean and straightforward as it should be. It’s become my daily afternoon pick-me-up, simple and reliable.