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- Amount
- 1 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 3 minutes
Watch the pellets open. Increase to 3½ minutes for a stronger cup.
Green Tea
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Organic Osprey Gunpowder
Rolled green leaves slowly open in the water, making a bright cup with a crisp finish.
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Brew
- 1 tsp · 80°C · 3 min
- Milk
- No milk needed
- Best
- Mid-morning
Regular price
£10.00
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£10.00
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Which size should I choose?
50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.
100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.
200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.
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Is this your cup?
A crisp, lively green; the classic base for Moroccan mint tea.
Perhaps not if you want a soft, sweet green. Try Organic Dragonwell
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Postage & the practical bits.
We hand-pack your order in Huddersfield. Free standard UK delivery from £35. Delivery options and charges are confirmed at checkout.
Organic Osprey Gunpowder
Organic Chinese green tea
Rolled leaves that open like a slow reveal
Watch these tight little pellets unfurl in the pot, releasing a crisp, vegetal cup with a toasty edge. A proper everyday green that rewards patience.
- Origin
- Zhejiang, China
- Caffeine
- Medium
- Milk?
- Best without
- Best time
- Mid-morning
The story
Why the leaves are rolled into pellets
Gunpowder tea gets its name from the small, tight balls the leaves are rolled into — they look a bit like old-fashioned shot. The rolling keeps more flavour locked in and helps the tea stay fresh longer. This one comes from Zhejiang province in China, picked when the leaves are at their brightest.
In the cup you get clean vegetal freshness, a little grassy, with a lightly toasty finish that stops it tasting thin. It is smooth rather than harsh, with enough body to hold up across two or three steeps. Each infusion opens the leaves a bit more and shifts the flavour slightly, worth paying attention to.
If you have a glass teapot or cup, use it. Half the pleasure is watching those pearls slowly bloom. The other half is drinking something lively and refreshing without any fuss. Good on its own, and the classic base for Moroccan mint tea if you want to add a handful of fresh spearmint.
How to brew it
How to brew it right
02Second steep
- Amount
- Same leaves
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 3½–4 minutes
Good for 2–3 infusions; flavour softens and sweetens each time.
03Iced
- Amount
- 1½ teaspoons per cup
- Water
- Cold
- Time
- 8–12 hours in fridge
Strain and serve over ice. Bright and refreshing.
Shop tip: Use a glass teapot or mug. The leaves unfurling is half the experience.
Made for moments like
Mid-morning at your desk
A lively, focused cup that lifts you without the jitters. Drink it between tasks when you want something clean.
The Moroccan mint base
Add fresh spearmint and a little sugar for the classic North African tea. Serve in small glasses if you have them.
Weekend slow-brew
Give yourself time to steep it twice or three times. Notice how the flavour shifts with each infusion.
Lovely withFresh spearmint leavesRice crackersSteamed dumplingsPlain almond biscuitsLight salads
Weighing it up?
Not quite what you’re after? Try these.
ChunmeeChoose Chunmee if you prefer a curved leaf with a gently tangy edge instead of rolled pellets.From £5.70
Lucky Dragon HysonChoose Lucky Dragon if you want a grassy Chinese green without the toasty finish.From £4.25
Mint Bazaar Moroccan TeaChoose Mint Bazaar if you want the gunpowder-mint blend already made for you.From £4.60
Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
Does Osprey Gunpowder contain caffeine?
Yes, it contains a medium level of natural caffeine. Best enjoyed before late afternoon if caffeine affects your sleep.
Should I add milk?
No. Milk would cloud the clean vegetal flavour. Drink it straight, or with a little honey or sugar if you like.
How many cups will I get from 100g?
Around 40 cups, using roughly 2.5g (one teaspoon) per cup. The leaves can be re-steeped two or three times, so you may get more.
Why is it called gunpowder tea?
The rolled pellets look a bit like old gunpowder shot. Rolling keeps the leaves fresher and locks in more flavour until you brew them.
How should I store it?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, sunlight and strong smells. An airtight tin or the resealable pouch works well.
Full product details
Brisk • Green • Toasty
Organic green tea from Zhejiang, China, rolled into tight little pellets that open as they brew. Expect clean vegetal freshness, a lightly toasted edge and a crisp finish.
Enjoy it plain to taste the leaf, or add fresh mint for a brighter, cooling cup. It is a lively choice if you like your green tea with a little more character.
Getting the best from your cup
Use water at 80°C and start with the brewing time below. If the cup is too bitter for your taste, try a shorter steep next time. Strain the leaves once brewed, then try a second infusion.
See our gunpowder green tea taste and brewing guide for more ways to enjoy it.
Ingredients
Green tea (organic)
Brewing guide
- Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water: Water at 80°C
- Time: 3 minutes
FAQs
Does it contain caffeine? Yes — it contains natural caffeine.
Can I drink it with milk? We recommend enjoying it without milk so the flavour stays clean and clear.
How should I store it? Keep it sealed, cool and dry — away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.
Time to put the kettle on
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