{"product_id":"gunpowder-green","title":"Gunpowder Green","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe rolled green tea that unfurls into smoke and toast.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGunpowder Green is an organic Chinese green tea rolled into tight, tiny pearls during processing. The rolling method, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty, compresses the leaf so tightly that it holds its shape for months without degrading. When you steep the pearls, they unfurl in the cup and release a smoky, toasted flavor that reads bolder and earthier than a steamed Japanese green. Named for its resemblance to 18th-century gunpowder shot, not for its taste. The \"Temple of Heaven\" grade uses smaller, tighter pearls, which yields a cleaner, more concentrated cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the rolling matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-fired green teas like Gunpowder go through a different heat treatment than steamed greens like Sencha. After the leaves are plucked, they're pan-fired to halt oxidation, then hand-rolled while still warm. The rolling compresses the leaf and seals in the volatile oils. The result is a tea that stays fresh longer, travels better, and brews stronger. The tight pearls also mean you pack more leaf into each teaspoon, which is why the caffeine level reads higher than most other green teas, even though the leaf itself has a medium caffeine content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Moroccan Mint Tea tradition.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGunpowder became the foundation of Maghrebi tea culture in the 18th century, when British traders brought Chinese green tea to North Africa. Moroccan tea masters paired it with fresh spearmint and sugar, creating a ritual that has endured for over 200 years. The smoky sharpness of the Gunpowder cuts through the sweetness of the sugar and holds its own against the aggressive freshness of the mint. Sweet, smoky, herbal, served in three pours that shift in strength and character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256317919554,"sku":"SQ9916147","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256317952322,"sku":"SQ9916148","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/gunpowder-loose-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851318","url":"https:\/\/ybtco.mom\/products\/gunpowder-green","provider":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}