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Rolled into small balls the shaped leaves preserve leaf ingredient as well as protect the otherwise delicate leaves from breakage.

Gunpowder, Zhu Cha, Ball Tea or Pearl Tea dates back to the Tang Dynasty and the leaf shaping is a precursor of other Artisan Tea styles developed in famous growing regions during the Song dynasty.

Gunpowder tea can vary greatly in quality and price however the difference shows up in the cup characteristics and tea drinker enjoyment.

Most famous from Zhejiang Province our Zhu Cha will provide classic pan-fired China tea character with a slight charcoal or smoke nuance complementing the green tea experience.

Gunpowder originated in Shaoxing of Zhejiang Province China and was called Pingshui Zhucha being named from the town it was distributed, with the common English name being Pinhead Gunpowder.

This classic China green tea's long history and longevity are a testament  to this great teas enduring quality.