Gunpowder Green Pearl Tea

Use 7-8 tea pearls per 8 ounce of water and watch them uncurl. If bagged, use one bag per 8 ounces of water.

Gunpowder Tea is a Chinese green tea. Its Chinese name actually means “Pearl Tea” and the English name most likely comes from the Chinese word for “freshly brewed” (gang pao de) and the fact that each leaf is rolled into a small, round pellet that resembles a black powder grain.