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Harney & Sons Organic Gunpowder Green Tea
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If you want a green tea with real backbone, Harney & Sons Organic Gunpowder Green Tea is a strong choice. The leaves are hand-rolled into tight little pellets that slowly open in the pot. They brew a golden-amber cup with a toasty, slightly charred character that stands up well against lighter, more delicate greens. You can buy it loose in a tin or bag, or in ready-to-steep sachets.
Why You'll Love This Harney & Sons Green Tea
- Bold, toasted flavor: This gunpowder tea trades soft floral notes for a warm, full-bodied profile with a gentle charred edge.
- A tea worth watching: The tightly wound pellets unfurl as they steep, which makes brewing a small ritual of its own.
- Made for re-steeping: The rolled leaves hold up well to repeated infusions. You can get several flavorful cups from one serving of loose leaf.
- Hot or cold: It brews a hearty hot cup for breakfast or the afternoon. Cold-steeped, it turns smoother and slightly sweeter.
- Flexible formats: Choose loose leaf in a 4 oz. tin, 8 oz. tin, or 1 lb. bag. For quick, pre-portioned cups, pick the bag of 50 sachets.
How to Brew Green Tea Like This
Heat water to about 160–180°F (70–80°C). Boiling water can bring out bitterness in the toasty notes. Steep one teaspoon of loose leaf per 8 ounces of water for 2–3 minutes, then adjust the time to taste. As the pellets open, a slightly longer steep brings out more warmth. For a cold brew, add the leaves to room-temperature water and refrigerate for 6–12 hours for a mellow, smooth glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Harney & Sons Organic Gunpowder Green Tea have caffeine?
Yes. Like all green tea, it contains natural caffeine from the tea leaf, and its caffeine level is medium. How long you steep it and how much leaf you use will affect the strength of each cup.
Can Harney & Sons Organic Gunpowder Green Tea be cold brewed?
Yes. Cold steeping the leaves in the refrigerator for 6–12 hours softens the bold edges and brings out a subtle sweetness. It's a good option if you find the hot cup too intense.
What is the difference between the loose leaf and sachet versions of Harney & Sons Organic Gunpowder Green Tea?
Both contain the same gunpowder green tea. Loose leaf lets you adjust the amount and re-steep the pellets. The sachets offer a tidy, pre-portioned way to brew.
Specifications
- Brand: Harney & Sons
- Ingredients: Gunpowder Green Tea
- Caffeine: Medium (contains caffeine from green tea)
- Tea type: Green
- Style: Hand-rolled gunpowder pellets
- Flavor profile: Toasted, slightly charred, full-bodied
- Format: Loose leaf or sachets
- Pack sizes: Loose / 4 oz. Tin; Loose / 8 oz. Tin; Loose / 1 lb. Bag; Sachets / Bag of 50 Sachets
- Brewing: 1 tsp per 8 oz water at 160–180°F (70–80°C), 2–3 minutes
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| Flavor notes | Not listed | Smooth, Fresh, Savory | Citrus, Smooth, Fresh | Floral, Smooth, Fresh |
| Key ingredients | Gunpowder Green Tea | Gunpowder Green Tea | Green Tea | Jasmine, Green Tea |
| Origin | Not listed | Taiwan | Nepal | Not listed |
| Organic | Organic | Not listed | Organic | Not listed |
| Brewing | 180°F · 2–3 min | 170°F · 2–3 min | 180°F · 2–3 min | 180°F · 3–5 min |
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