Organic Gunpowder Green Tea

Traditional Chinese green tea in rolled pearls, an ideal base for mint tea.

Small pearls of tea from a centuries-old tradition: a dense and intense infusion, for every day

Les Jardins de Gaïa Gunpowder Green Tea

Les Jardins de Gaïa's Organic Gunpowder Green Tea is a centuries-old Chinese green tea, whose leaves are carefully rolled into small pearls. This characteristic process, which gives it its name "gunpowder" (because of the pearls' resemblance to grains of gunpowder), produces a dense and intense infusion. It's an excellent everyday tea, excellent enjoyed pure, but above all, it's the traditional base for the famous North African-style mint green tea. A true guarantee, an unmissable classic. Grown according to organic farming principles and certified fair trade, it's a genuine and versatile tea, with an authentic character and generous yield, perfect for those seeking a robust and reliable green tea for any occasion.
 
 
 

The roots of this tea are deep in a centuries-old tradition

Gunpowder tea is one of the oldest and most famous Chinese green teas, whose processing into rolled pearls dates back centuries. This technique was developed not only to enhance its flavor, but also to facilitate its preservation and transport along ancient trade routes, as the compacted leaves stayed fresh longer. Thanks to its robustness and shelf life, gunpowder tea became the protagonist of one of the most fascinating tea traditions: Maghreb mint tea. Introduced to North Africa through trade, gunpowder was combined with fresh mint and sugar, giving rise to a sacred hospitality ritual in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. All teas come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis: the unoxidized green tea preserves its light color. Les Jardins de Gaïa offers an excellent organic version.
 
 
 

Choosing Gunpowder Green Tea means taking care of yourself

Green tea has been prized for centuries for its many qualities. It is particularly rich in catechins and polyphenols, powerful antioxidants traditionally associated with the body's well-being and the protection of cells from free radicals. Because it does not undergo oxidation, green tea optimally preserves these precious active ingredients. Gunpowder, with its dense and intense infusion, is particularly rich in active ingredients. It contains a moderate amount of theine, which provides a pleasant, sweet, and long-lasting energy boost, accompanied by theanine, which has a relaxing effect. Its generous yield also allows for multiple infusions from the same leaves. Being organically grown, it is free of synthetic chemical residues. A healthy, robust, and versatile choice for moments of well-being, to be enjoyed throughout the day.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Organic Gunpowder Green Tea

• IN TRADITIONAL NORTH AFRICAN MINT TEA — It is its most famous vocation. Prepare it with plenty of fresh mint and organic cane sugar, according to Moroccan ritual, for a thirst-quenching, fragrant drink that is a symbol of hospitality.
• PURE, LIKE EVERYDAY TEA — Robust and reliable, it's perfect for everyday use. Enjoy it plain, possibly with a touch of Organic Acacia Honey, to appreciate its intense character at any time of the day.
• WITH NORTH AFRICAN PASTRY AND DRIED FRUIT — It goes well with typical Maghreb desserts. Accompany it with Organic Shelled Almonds e organic toasted shelled hazelnuts, or with almond sweets, for a delicious break with an oriental flavour.

The Producer: Les Jardins de Gaïa

Les Jardins de Gaïa, based in Wittisheim, France, has always offered organic teas, herbal teas, and infusions. A certified member of the WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization), it has been committed to fair trade since its founding. This tea comes from the Xuan en'Yisheng cooperative in the Enshi region (Hubei province), a region with karst landscapes and selenium-rich soils, where tea plants often grow among rocks. Thanks to the Fair Trade Premium, the cooperative has been able to implement road improvement projects and purchase equipment for tea production and transportation. Certified organic since 1994.
 
 
 

Composition

Green tea*.
*From organic farming.
 
 
 

Certifications and Origin

Organic (certified since 1994) · WFTO (fair trade). Origin: Xuan en'Yisheng cooperative, Enshi region, Hubei province, China.
 
 
 

Preparation

Pour water at about 70-80°C (not boiling, to avoid making the green tea bitter) over the leaves and let them steep for 2-3 minutes. For mint tea, add fresh mint leaves and sugar to taste. The pearls can be reinfused multiple times.
 
 
 

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