Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
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Best pick • solid black choice from Unknown origin
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
These leaves grow in one of the oldest tea producing regions of China .Fujian has been growing tea for thousands of years. Black Gunpowder, also known as Black Pearls is one of China’s finest teas. The leaves are rolled to give the distinctive pearl shape. This tea has a pleasant full bodied but mild taste with a smokey note and makes a very satisfying pot of tea. Brew for 3-5 minutes. Temperature: 100 degrees. Use 4 teaspoons per litre of water.