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	Pinhead Gunpowder - Tea Laden - Tea Laden
		A steamed green tea with a strong flavor associated with gunpowder teas.
		Gunpowder tea keeps longer than other green teas and is favored because of this characteristic.
		Gunpowder is denser than other teas so if you are making a teapot full you only require one or two teaspoons for a teapot.
	www.tealaden.com /product/pinhead-gunpowder-69.cfm (385 words)

	Gunpowder Green Tea Information
		Gunpowder tea liquor can be darker than some oolongs.
		Try gunpowder tea with chicken and fish dishes that use stronger spices like garlic, basil, and mustard.
		Originally, all gunpowder green tea leaf rolling was done by hand.
	www.green-tea-health-news.com /gunpowder-green-tea.html (766 words)

	Tea from China : Green Tea, White, Black tea, Oolong
		Keemun tea was the tea used for the first English Breakfast teas, and interesting to note, one of two teas that age well.
		Gunpowder tea is a great choice when choosing a green tea that complements numerous dishes.
		Scented teas differ from flavored teas in that the flower petals are tossed with the tea leaves to infuse the leaves with their scent.
	www.planet-tea.com /china.html (966 words)

	Gunpowder Tea
		Green tea from the Guangdong province of China.
		Gunpowder tea, as the name implies, is made up of leaves hand-rolled into tiny pellets.
		Continuing this bang-bang theme, our special-grade version of this tea is named after a year that saw lots of cannon action.
	www.adagio.com /green/gunpowder.html (97 words)

	Culinary Teas - Royal Ceylon Gunpowder Tea
		Information: Gunpowder tea is produced like green tea but after the steaming process the tea is tightly rolled into what appears to be pellets.
		Royal Gunpowder tea is manufactured in very limited quantities from specific requests due to the time and diligence required to manufacture this high quality tea.
		Tea was planted in Sri Lanka by the British in the 1860’s after a coffee rust wiped out the then primary agricultural coffee crop.
	www.culinaryteas.com /Store/Royal_Ceylon.html (483 words)

	Chinese Green Teas
		Green teas are rich in vitamin C. Experts contend that they stimulate the spirit better than any other blend, claiming that it improves their abilities to think and meditate for prolonged periods without fatigue.
		It is among the earliest teas produced in the spring, and the profusion of bud-sets is evident in the brewed tea.
		This organic tea is delicate and refreshing to the palate and is cherished for its earthy aroma and mellow taste.
	www.holymtn.com /tea/greentea.htm (3202 words)

	Gunpowder tea - Dictionary Definition and Meaning of Gunpowder tea
		Note: Gunpowder consists of from 70 to 80 per cent of niter, with 10 to 15 per cent of each of the other ingredients.
		Gunpowder pile driver, a pile driver, the hammer of which is thrown up by the explosion of gunpowder.
		Gunpowder tea, a species of fine green tea, each leaf of which is rolled into a small ball or pellet.
	www.wordiq.com /define/Gunpowder_tea.html (254 words)

	Gunpowder tea
		Gunpowder tea is so-called because it is rolled into small balls resembling gunpowder pellets.
		Gunpowder tea is one of the main Chinese green teas for export.
		Pinhead gunpowder tea is produced in Pinshui town of Shaoxing City in Zhejiang province.
	www.fmltea.com /tea/Gunpowder-tea.htm (296 words)

	Nicholas Coffee and Teas Buy Item (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Gunpowder tea is also very popular in Morocco where the leaves are boiled and mint and sugar are added..
		When preparing this tea, part of the ritual is to take two pinches of Gunpowder and drop them into a porcelain cup so you hear the jingle and tinkle of the leaves hitting the sides.
		Gunpowder is more dense than other teas so if you are making a teapot full you only require one or two teaspoons for a teapot.
	nicholascoffee.com /webstore/storefront/ItemBuy.cfm?ItemID=451 (548 words)

	Organic Green and White Tea
		Green tea is now consumed around the world, and is currently being studied for its beneficial uses, and as a treatment for a number of different conditions and illnesses.
		A hearty, strong, green tea that is rolled in small pellets and was aptly awarded its title, because of its resemblance to the pellets used for gunpowder ammunitions during the 17th century.
		Gunpowder tea is astringent and mildly bitter and you can add a very small pinch of Stevia or Spearmint to soften the taste.
	www.mountainroseherbs.com /tea_bev/tea_greenwhite.php (855 words)

	Ambrosia Teas - Green Loose Leaf Tea
		Gunpowder tea is named for its resemblance to the powder used in cannons on the 18th century British ships.
		Gunpowder tea is very popular in Morocco where the brewed tea is infused with mint and sweetened with sugar.
		It is made from green tea leaves placed inside a lotus flower in order for it to absorb the sweet scent of the flower.
	www.ambrosiateas.com /loose_teas_grn.html (452 words)

	Paper Street Teas \| Green Teas > Pinhead Gunpowder
		This gunpowder tea produces a reasonable strong dark-green brew with a memorable fragrance, a slightly bitter but not unpleasant flavor and a long lasting finish.
		Gunpowder is more dense than other teas so you only require one or two teaspoons for a teapot.
		I liked the tea and the service although I had some problems during the checkout process, one call to their customer service got that squared away.
	www.psteas.com /pinhead-gunpowder-p-62.html (201 words)

	CEYLON ROYAL GUNPOWDER
		Gunpowder tea is produced like green tea but after the steaming process the tea is tightly rolled into what appears to be pellets.
		It is very difficult to achieve such a tight roll on the leaves tightly this particular tea I able to be stored for along time without any deterioration in quality.
		This gunpowder is made in the Chinese tradition but also benefits be superior quality tea.
	www.harvestfields.netfirms.com /Tea/Gtea/royal_gunpowder.htm (512 words)

	Gunpowder Tea - TeaSpring.com
		The leaves of this tea are rolled into the shape of little pellets resembling gunpowder, hence its name.
		Gunpowder taste thick and strong, with a subtle hint of smoky flavor and a slight aftertaste.
		Gunpowder tea leaves stay fresh longer than any other green tea leaves due to its compressed state.
	www.teaspring.com /Gunpowder.asp (147 words)

	Twinings Green Gunpowder Tea, Loose Tea, 3.53-Ounce Tins - Pack of 6
		Comment: Gunpowder tea is green tea, most of which comes from a city named Pingshui in the Eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang, south of the Yangtse River Delta, where it has been cultivated for centuries and is known as the "green pearl" of tea.
		The area's gunpowder tea was an important tribute traditionally given to the Chinese emperors; and with the growing trade volume between China and the West it also acquired an increasing number of lovers in Europe.
		The name "gunpowder" derives from the tea's elaborate method of processing, which traditionally lasts several hours and during which the tea leaves are withered, steamed or stir-fried and individually rolled into small pellets.
	www.jungleshop.com /gourmet/twinings-green-gunpowder-tea-loose-tea-353-ounce-tins-pack-of-6/B000F4H5FEID.html (541 words)

	Gunpowder Tea
		Because its shape resembled gunpowder of rifle, the European tea importers renamed it according to its appearance.
		Before the 19th century, the producing area of this green tea was limited in Ping-shui, a small town in southeast of Shao-xing County.
		In early days of Chinese tea exportation, it was a collecting center where teas from neighboring counties were graded, processed, and packed as cargo.
	www.green-tea-store.com /map/zhejiang/gunpowder.html (180 words)

	Gunpowder Tea (Pearl Tea) \| Tea Infusion
		Gunpowder tea is rolled to preserve the freshness of the leaves.
		Gunpowder tea is a green tea with a thick, strong taste that has been described as being like soft honey.
		Moroccan mint tea is a variant of gunpowder tea, and is made from a mixture of gunpowder tea, sugar and mint.
	www.teainfusion.com /types/gunpowder-tea.html (425 words)

	All Things Tea Newsletter - March 2002
		Actually, the green teas with the appellation of gunpowder and the light straw colored liquor are really rather mild, like many of their green tea cousins.
		Green teas must be heated up shortly after picking, in order to prevent the enzyme action that causes the oxidation of the tea, taking it through the oolong stages and eventually to fl.
		For the green teas, the general rule of thumb is to use water that is closer to 180 degrees in temperature, rather than the 210 degrees or so for fl teas.
	www.virtualtea.com /news/mar02.html (1034 words)

	FORMOSA GUNPOWDER GREEN TEA
		Gunpowder tea keeps a lot longer than other green teas and is favored because of this characteristic.
		This gunpowder produces a reasonably strong dark-green brew with a memorable fragrance, with a long lasting finish.
		Gunpowder is more dense than other teas so one or two teaspoons for a teapot is all that is required.
	www.cookscorner.net /Tea/Info_FormosaGreen.html (77 words)

	Green tea from China, Dragonwell, Jasmine Pearls
		Harvested and manufactured in Spring, this tea has a light amber color, clarity in the cup, and is capable of giving multiple infusions.
		A tea strainer or infuser is not necessary as the leaves remain at the bottom.
		This tea is harvested from China Jat leaves in the high elevation region of Nuwara Eliya.
	www.empiretea.com /china_green_tea.htm (394 words)

	TeaChef
		Once infused, however, it shows its true colors, producing a light cup with a smooth, mellow taste and a gentle, soothing aroma.
		Stuffed Mushrooms with a green tea twist- nutty, wholesome, and delicious!
		A nutty, buttery coffee cake delicately flavored with Hojicha Tea.
	www.teachef.com (193 words)

	Mezzodi Tea
		Today in Taiwan the tea plants are harvested about 5 times per year, from April to December.
		The first tea bushes were planted in Taiwan about 300 years ago with plants from the Fujian Province.
		Tea growing and harvesting in Taiwan is concentrated mostly around the northern part of Taiwan, near Chi-lung, where our Formosa Gunpowder comes from.
	www.mezzodi.com /product_info.php?name=formosa_gunpowder&products_id=96 (146 words)

	Gunpowder Green Tea-Green Teas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This is a basic green tea from China's Anhui Province, Gunpowder is a good everyday green tea.
		Green tea has been found to be a powerful aid in weight release programs.
		A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water.
	www.sbsteas.com /product.php?productid=863 (307 words)

	Green Tea with Mint - The Congo Cookbook (African recipes) www.congocookbook.com - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Gunpowder Tea is Chinese green tea named for the way the tea leaves are rolled into small pellets, which look like old-fashioned gunpowder.
		(Green teas should not be steeped as long as fl teas.) Pour the tea through a strainer or use a tea infuser to separate the tea leaves from the tea..
		When the water had boiled it was poured into his silver pot, with a measure of green tea and several hunks of sugar, and left on a glowing bed of embers to stew.
	www.congocookbook.com /c0057.html (1025 words)

	Green Tea from Culinary Teas
		In the processing of green tea, freshly plucked leaves are spread out in pans or bamboo trays to dry.
		Once most of the water has evaporated from the leaves, they are quickly heated to prevent any fermentation from ruining the delicate leaves.
		Often with high-quality green teas, the leaves are twisted or rolled to create distinctive shapes that gracefully unfurl during infusion.
	www.culinaryteas.com /Green_Teas.html (80 words)

	Green Tea (Back To The Basics)
		Gunpowder tea is so-called because it is rolled into small balls, reminding someone of old-time gunpowder.
		Imperial Gunpowder is the largest, often 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter.
		However, with teas from China this is rare, and generally only with those teas China actively sells or attempts to sell to the west.
	www.teatalk.com /china/basics.htm (1568 words)

	Wordwizard Clubhouse - gunpowder tea
		It is a Chinese brand of tea, as the dictionaries tell me, but they don't say anything about the origin.
		It is a fine kind of green tea in which the leaves have been rolled up giving it a granular appearance leading to its name.
		It is also interesting that ‘gunpowder tea’ has another entirely different meaning.
	www.wordwizard.com /ch_forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6563 (260 words)

	Pinhead Gunpowder
		Chinese gunpowder tea is a green tea from the
		In Chinese however, it is called zhū chá, ("pearl tea" or "bead tea," not to be confused with Boba tea.
		This gunpowder tea produces a reasonable strong dark-green brew with a memorable fragrance, and a long lasting finish.
	www.jollygoodtea.com /DetailsLooseTea/DetPinhead_Gunpowder.htm (245 words)

	Organic Osprey Gunpowder Loose Green Tea
		The leaf for this green tea is plucked during April, corresponding to the time of the best quality.
		Legend has it that the name Gunpowder was given by a young English clerk who thought the tiny rolled green balls looked like gunpowder.
		The Chinese name for Gunpowder Tea is Siaou Chu, which literally means large leaf.
	www.abundantearth.com /store/gunpowdergreentea.html (398 words)

	Upton Tea Imports: Tea - Gunpowder Green Peppermint (TG45)
		Gunpowder green tea from China, scented with peppermint oil.
		"Upton Tea Imports was founded in 1989 with the objective of providing the North American tea drinker with the finest teas available.
		We purchase teas from reputable brokers and estates worldwide, dealing only with sources who are capable of providing top quality teas.
	www.uptontea.com /shopcart/item.asp?itemID=TG45 (84 words)

	Gunpowder Green Tea
		Tea steeped from Gunpowder has a dark golden color, roasted or toasted taste with a strong aftertaste lingering in the front palette, and a strong roasted or toasted aroma.
		The water used to steep this tea should be about 160-180°F or 70-80°C. Use about 1 teaspoon (3 grams) of tea leaves for about every 5 ounces (150 ml) of water.
		As a rough guide, the higher the temperature of the water or the greater the amount of leaves used, the shorter the steeping time should be.
	www.tenren.com /gungreentea.html (214 words)

	Green Tea And Stroke: Up To 75% Fewer Strokes With Tea*
		A study of 14,000 adults in China showed 75% fewer strokes with daily fl tea, 65% fewer strokes with daily green tea, but only 25% fewer strokes with daily jasmine tea.
		A study that followed 552 men in the Netherlands for 15 years showed 70% fewer strokes in the group that drank more than 5 cups fl tea daily than in the group that drank less than 3 cups fl tea daily.
		Animal studies on green tea and stroke have shown that both green tea extract and EGCG, the strongest antioxidant in green tea, consistently reduce the size of a stroke by approximately 80% and reduce the number of brain cells dying by up to 50%.
	www.green-tea-health-news.com /green-tea-stroke.html (564 words)

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