Gunpowder Green Tea

Green Tea Gunpowder  

BOTANICAL NAME

Camellia Sinensis

FAMILY

Theaceae

PLACE OF ORIGIN

China

The original Chinese name is Zhu Cha, "tea pearls" and is among the best known Chinese Green teas.

The main feature of Gunpowder Green Tea is given by the ball shape that is given to the light green leaves, rolled up as if they were gunpowder, and which is then unrolled during the infusion leaving out a seductive and smoky aroma and a slightly bitter taste.

In the case of green tea, in fact, the leaves of Camellia sinensis are not fermented, and therefore do not undergo any oxidation. This process allows to keep unchanged most of the components present, especially polyphenols, substances that contain many antioxidant properties that slow down cellular aging and promote the maintenance of a state of well-being.

Natural content:

• Vitamin A, B2, B12, C
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Manganese
• Copper
• Zinc
• Glucosides
• Polyphenols (30%)
• Purine bases (Caffeine)
• Phenolic acids (Chlorogenic, Caffeic, Gallic)

Gunpowder is the most drunk green tea in the world and has several health benefits!

It is recommended to drink this tea if you suffer from obesity, diabetes, fatigue, chronic diseases, indigestion, colds, flu, infections, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol. Frequent is the use of green tea for drinks of wide consumption (1 liter per day) in association with diets for weight loss and the reduction of cellulite blemishes.

• The high level of polyphenols, or antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, prevents damage to cells and ensures a greater state of well-being. Being rich in antioxidants is what has made green tea a revolution in the world of natural health. Many of the active compounds in Gunpowder green tea can help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which means it can prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and cognitive degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's.
• Presence of fluoride that allows to prevent the formation of plaque that can cause caries.
• Its stringent quality is an element that helps wound healing and monitors bleeding.
• Unlike the present in coffee, theine is gradually released into the body by performing a more moderate action than coffee. The caffeine content found in Gunpowder tea makes it an excellent energy stimulator, particularly for those who want to avoid the acidity of coffee. 
• When drunk for at least a year on a regular basis, it reduces blood pressure levels by up to 65%.
• Diabetes management. Research has shown that the catechins and alkaloids found in Gunpowder green tea are able to help manage blood sugar levels within the body, which is great news for people suffering from diabetes. By regulating glucose and insulin levels, this tea can help people with diabetes live a more normal life and keep those at high risk of developing diabetes.
• Heart health. Studies have shown that the antioxidants found in the art of green tea are able to lower triglyceride levels in the body, which is the "bad" cholesterol that leads to plaque deposition, atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes. By rebalancing cholesterol levels, you can relieve a lot of stress on the cardiovascular system.
• Immune system. The polyphenols and antioxidants in Gunpowder green tea have a general impact on the immune system that revitalizes the body's defenses and prevents infections, such as colds and flu, as well as the most serious pathogens to which we are exposed every day.
• Weight loss. A number of factors combine in Gunpowder green tea to aid weight loss efforts, including caffeine, catechins, and theanine. These three work together to give the metabolism a boost, which increases the body's ability to burn fat efficiently. There are also certain appetite-suppressing qualities of caffeine that can help you avoid overeating and snacking between meals.

Gunpowder Green Tea: Preparation

This tea is not so simple in preparation, in fact it risks becoming too strong and bitter. If this happens it means that too many leaves have been put in infusion compared to the amount of water or that they have been infused for too long.

Another fundamental factor is the temperature of the water, which must never be too hot (max 80 degrees), since not all of us have a thermometer for the preparation of you, it is a good method to remove the water from the heat as soon as it starts to boil and let it rest for a couple of minutes before infusing the leaves.

The quantities to be used for a cup of tea are really small, just half a teaspoon, also because the leaves as soon as they come into contact with the water open and release all their aroma.

The infusion time should be very short, maximum 3 / 4 minutes. The color of the water will become a beautiful coppery color, the intense aroma that reminds a bit of fresh grass and a slightly sour taste, but not bitter.

You can add some crystal of brown sugar or a little honey if you want, although this type of tea should be consumed naturally to fully enjoy all its taste.