Product Description
Gunpowder green tea is a particular variety of green tea from the Camellia sinensis plant that is prepared slightly differently and therefore may have unique properties and health benefits. The leaves are rolled into tight, small pellets, resembling the old style of gunpowder pellets, which can explain the name. This preparation seems to allow the leaves to retain far more of their nutrients, possibly including a slightly higher caffeine level than other green teas. Some high-quality gunpowder green teas can be stored for more than a decade, plausibly without losing their potency or flavor. The color of this tea is slightly more yellow than other “green” teas, and the flavor is smoky, earthy, or even metallic, at times. There are a number of varieties of gunpowder green tea, but most seem to provide similar health benefits, due in large part to the polyphenolic compounds, and perhaps also the catechins, and alkaloids in the leaves. [1]
Suggested Use: Shake well. Twelve years and older, add 1-4 ml (15-60 drops) to a small amount of water and drink. Use 3-4 times daily as needed. To evaporate alcohol before drinking, add to a cup of heated water (no microwave!) and allow to sit for ten minutes before drinking. If an herb is appropriate for children, herb doses for children under 12 are typically 1/2 the adult dose; adjust by weight accordingly or check with a qualified practitioner.
*This statement not evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
