Pin Lin Gunpowder Green Tea

Description Grade Brewing Caffeine Taiwan has long been known throughout Asia as producing the best gunpowder green teas and Pin Lin is no exception. This gunpowder green tea exhibits a smooth and satisfying brew with hints of bakiness. Extraordinary manufacturing techniques yield a tea loaded with antioxidants, and polyphenol content which measures at levels over 12%. Today gunpowder green teas make up less than 1% of Americas total tea imports. Treat yourself to a premium gunpowder green tea that hails from Pin Lin - - Taiwan's tea capital.   Origin:  Pin Lin (Taipei County) Taiwan Grade:  Gunpowder Altitude: 1500 - 2500 feet above sea level Manufacture Type:  Traditional Gunpowder Characteristics:  A smooth and satisfying cup with dashes of bakiness.  Premium gunpowder that hails from Pin Lin, Taiwan’s tea capital. Hot Tea Brewing Recommendations: AMOUNT TO USE: Put 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9 oz/200-260 ml of water in the teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over tea. BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS: Steep 3-7 minutes. Milk and sugar are not recommended. Iced Tea Preparation Recommendations: AMOUNT TO USE: To make 1 L/1 QT, put 6 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot. Pour 1¼ cups/315ml of boiling water over tea. BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS: Steep 5 minutes. Fill a serving pitcher 1/4 full with cold water. Pour tea into serving pitcher. Caffeine Level ~ LOW