Gunpowder Tea is a well-known Chinese green tea, native to Zhejiang Province, in the eastern coast of China. This famous tea gets its name from the shape of the leaves. Rolled into tiny black pellets, it likes gunpowder grains. Pingshui Gunpowder tea is the most common variety and it is usually sold as Temple of Heaven Gunpowder or Pinhead Gunpowder. Pingshui is the name of the town in the Zhejiang province where this tea was first grown. Our boss Mr. Song Zheng is the 4th generation Pingshui Gunpowder tea successor and 40+ years’ tea taster. As the name implies, Gunpowder tea is made up of leaves hand-rolled into tiny pellets. These resemble gunpowder, and give this tea its distinct name.

Top Gunpowder green tea 3505AAA is a premium grade Chinese green tea known for its tightly rolled pellets, rich aroma, and strong, slightly smoky flavor. This tea is widely exported to North Africa, especially Morocco, where it is commonly used for traditional mint tea. It is one of the main products of Ruixing Tea with quality, factory direct sales and factory supply.

Commonly Packaging:

• 50kg pp bag in bulk
• 20-25kg carton in bulk
• customized box packaging for private brands (100g, 200g, 250g, 400g, 500g, 1kg)

Shipping & Logistics

• Ports of Loading: Ningbo
• Delivery Terms: EXW,FOB, CFR, CIF
• Estimated Shipping Times:
  • Sea freight to Africa: approx. 45-60 days
  • Rail freight to Central Asia: approx. 15-30 days
• Container Options: 20‘ container (approx. 12 tons of tea), 40’ HQ (approx. 26 tons of tea)

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is Gunpowder Green Tea?

Gunpowder green tea is a traditional Chinese green tea made by rolling tea leaves into small round pellets that resemble gunpowder grains. This unique rolling process helps preserve the tea’s freshness, aroma, and flavor during storage and transportation.

Gunpowder tea is known for its strong taste, bright liquor color, and refreshing aroma, making it popular in many international markets.

2. What are the different grades of Gunpowder Tea?

Gunpowder tea is classified into different grades based on leaf size, appearance, and quality. Common export grades include:

3. What does Gunpowder Tea taste like?

Gunpowder green tea has a bold, slightly smoky, and refreshing taste with a smooth finish. Compared with other green teas, it usually has a stronger flavor and can be brewed multiple times.

4. What is the difference between Gunpowder Tea and Chunmee Tea?

Gunpowder tea and Chunmee tea are both popular Chinese green teas but have different characteristics.

Gunpowder tea features round, tightly rolled leaves and a stronger taste, while Chunmee tea has curved leaves and a milder, slightly sweet flavor.

Gunpowder tea is especially popular in North Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Central Asia while Chunmee tea is widely consumed in Africa and other global markets.

5. What is the minimum order quantity for Gunpowder Tea?

The MOQ usually depends on the packaging type and shipping method.

For most export orders, the minimum quantity starts from one 20ft container, but smaller trial orders may also be arranged for new customers.

6. Can I get samples before placing a bulk order?

Yes. We can provide tea samples for quality evaluation before you place a bulk order. Buyers usually cover the courier shipping cost.

7. How should Gunpowder Tea be stored?

Gunpowder green tea should be stored in:

• a cool and dry place
• away from sunlight
• sealed packaging

Proper storage helps maintain the tea’s fresh aroma and flavor for a longer time.