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80°CTemperature
5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
Origin
Zhejiang, China
Processing
Medium Roast
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SmokyRobustHearty
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This classic Zhu Cha, famously known as Gunpowder tea, delights with its distinctive smoky aroma, a direct result of its traditional pan-firing in Zhejiang. The tightly rolled pellets unfurl into a hearty green liquor, offering a robust and vigorous taste that makes it an excellent accompaniment to any meal.
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About This Tea
What does Zhu Cha taste like?
This classic Zhu Cha, famously known as Gunpowder tea, delights with its distinctive smoky aroma, a direct result of its traditional pan-firing in Zhejiang. The tightly rolled pellets unfurl into a he. It leans smoky, robust and hearty.
How should I brew Zhu Cha?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Zhu Cha come from?
Grown in Zhejiang, China. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does Zhu Cha cost?
Starts at $7.00 from Dobrá Tea, or about $0.11/g. A 28g package gets you around 5 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $0.66 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
$7.00$0.11/g