One of the oldest green tea varieties from China, Pinhead Gunpowder was originally called 'Zhu Cha', which translates to 'Pearl Tea'. Later, it became known to the Western world by its British nickname, Gunpowder Tea. The unique method of rolling the tea into tiny pellets preserves the flavor and aroma in the leaf. This green tea brews a
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Strong character
This tea has the earthy, smokey character one would expect from a pinhead gunpowder, but it was too strong for my personal taste.
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Joe · March 6, 2026
Strong green tea
Great tea, strong flavor.
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RoyLynn · July 5, 2025
Use this to make green tea kombucha and junbucha. Wonderful quality