Golden Sail Special Gunpowder Green Tea is a take on traditional Chinese gunpowder tea, originating from the Zhejiang province of China. Gunpowder tea is a type of Chinese green tea. Its Chinese name actually means “pearl tea”, however it was translated into English as gunpowder, likely due to the Chinese phrase for freshly brewed ""Gang Pao De"" and the fact that each leaf is rolled into a small, round grain that resembles a black gunpowder pellet. High grade pellets are shiny and tightly rolled, while lower quality teas have larger pellets. Gunpowder green tea has a thick, strong, and slightly smokey flavor, with a coppery aftertaste. The tea has a rich, green hue and a robust aroma.