All tea
- - Black
    
    Black
    
    Complex and assertive, black tea is the most consumed of all the teas.
  - Green
    
    Green
    
    Fresh harvested leaves are skillfully steamed, rolled and pan-fired in a wok for the ultimate cup of well-being.
  - White
    
    White
    
    The least processed and rarest of all teas, white tea is delicately picked once a year, in early spring when the buds and leaves are still closed and covered by fine silvery-white downy hairs.
  - Herbal
    
    Herbal
    
    Tea Forté’s caffeine-free herbal tea infusions use hand-harvested herbs, aromatic flowers, healthful fruits, premium spices, roots, seeds and rare botanicals from around the world.
  - Oolong
    
    Oolong
    
    Tea Forté's oolong teas offer the perfect balance between the fresh-grassiness of green tea and the nuanced complexity of black tea.
  - Rooibos
    
    Rooibos
    
    Tea Forté travels to the soul of South Africa to procure the many health promoting properties of the indigenous wonder herb called rooibos (ROY-boss).
  - Chai
    
    Chai
    
    Chai is in many languages the word for tea and is believed to be derived from the Cantonese ‘Cha’ (for example Persian, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Mandarin, and Swahili). In the western world Chai tea is mostly referred to as a full flavor, spiced Indian black tea served with boiling whole milk and sugar for a unique infusion.
  - Matcha
    
    Matcha
    
    Enjoy the serene, centering ritual of preparing this energizing tea.
  - Iced
    
    Iced
    
    Experience the delicious refreshment of Tea Forté's curated collection of iced teas. Each of these gourmet blends are artisan-crafted to stimulate and surprise, delivering pure rich taste tea over ice.
  - New tea
    
    New tea
    
    Looking for something new? This is the place to shop all of Tea Forté's newest tea blends.
  - Caffeine free
    
    Caffeine free
    
    Caffeine-free refers to offerings that are not related to Camellia Sinensis, the species of plant whose leaves and buds are used to produce tea. Examples of naturally caffeine-free plants are hibiscus, chamomile and rooibos, which are used to create herbal infusions known as tisanes.
  - Organic
    
    Organic
    
    Tea Forté is proud to bring you organic tea as part of our commitment to sustainable farming and healthy living with our premium portfolio of organic teas.
  - Kosher
    
    Kosher
    
    Over 50 of Tea Forté's blends are certified Kosher by KOF-K, one of the United States’ best-known certifying agencies. Our production facility is also Kosher certified.
  - Fair Trade
    
    Fair Trade
    
    Our Fair Trade Certified tea provides a pro-active premium paid directly to the tea estate workers which affords and supports fair wages and added benefits such as better housing, healthcare, education, safe working conditions, a sustainable environment and no child labor.
  - Flavored
    
    Flavored
    
    Our flavored teas start with a base of black, green, herbal or white tea. We then add fruit, herbs, berries, flowers, nuts and other ingredients to add delicious flavor notes.
  - Bestsellers
    
    Bestsellers
    
    Picking just one tea can be difficult, which is why we present to you our bestselling blends, all in one place.
  - Autumn
    
    Autumn
    
    These autumn teas capture and bring forth the flavors of the season.
Pyramid
- - Tea Chest
    
    Tea Chest
    
    An expansive collection of 40 infusers, two infusers each of twenty Tea Forté blends. The open lid reveals a detailed tea menu for easy blend selection.
  - Presentation box
    
    Presentation box
    
    The most popular way to buy Tea Forté, the Presentation Box is the perfect amount of tea for entertaining and personal enjoyment.
  - Petite Presentation Box
    
    Petite Presentation Box
    
    The Petite Presentation Box is a perfect way to introduce yourself, or someone else, to the extraordinary experience of Tea Forté.
  - Tea Forte SELECT
    
    Tea Forte SELECT
    
    Customize the perfect tea collection with Tea Forté SELECT. Choose up to four tea blends for 20 teas in all.
  - Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest
    
    Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest
    
    Customize the perfect tea collection with Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest. Choose up to four tea blends for 40 teas in all.
  - Tea Over Ice 5PK
    
    Tea Over Ice 5PK
    
    Our Tea Over Ice® infusers are specially blended and balanced to be fresh and flavorful through our flash chilling process. Each 5PK contains 5 pyramid infusers. Available in single blend boxes or try our Sampler containing one of each blend.
  - Tea Over Ice Event Box
    
    Tea Over Ice Event Box
    
    Single-blend boxes of our Tea Over Ice® blends, 40 infusers in each. Our Tea Over Ice teas are specially blended and balanced to be fresh and flavorful through our flash chilling process.
  - Event Box
    
    Event Box
    
    Our Event Boxes are the most cost effective way to purchase Tea Forté gourmet tea and are perfect for large gatherings. Each box contains 48 pyramid infusers of a single blend.
  - Gift Tin
    
    Gift Tin
    
    "Best Gourmet Gift of the Year". Award-winning Gift Tin attractively displays 15 signature pyramid tea infusers.
Loose
- - Single Steeps
    
    Single Steeps
    
    The perfect measure for the perfect cup™. Single Steeps® easy to use, pre-portioned pouches are a convenient and simple way to prepare the perfect cup of premium loose leaf tea.
  - Single Steeps Tea Chest
    
    Single Steeps Tea Chest
    
    Our Single Steeps® Tea Chest contains 28 easy to use, pre-portioned pouches are a convenient and simple way to prepare the perfect cup of premium loose leaf tea. The open lid reveals a detailed tasting menu to help you pick your favorite blend.
  - Loose Leaf Tea Canister
    
    Loose Leaf Tea Canister
    
    Tea Forté offers the same high quality blends from our signature pyramid infusers in loose tea form.
  - Matcha Loose Tea Canisters
    
    Matcha Loose Tea Canisters
    
    Get energized with your favorite matcha flavor with our single-blend loose leaf matcha tea tins.
  - Loose Leaf Trios
    
    Loose Leaf Trios
    
    Three individual, stackable, interlocking tins per collection. A charming and convenient way to get to know loose leaf teas a bit better.
  - Loose Tea Pouch
    
    Loose Tea Pouch
    
    Enjoy our customer favorites in a one pound Loose Tea Pouch. Great for refilling our Loose Leaf Tea Canisters, each pouch contains approximately 160-175 cups of tea.

Black

Complex and assertive, black tea is the most consumed of all the teas.

All Gifts
- - Jardin Gifts
    
    Jardin Gifts
    
    Shop our limited-edition Jardin Collection, created in collaboration with the New York Botanical Garden.
  - New Gifts
    
    New Gifts
    
    Looking for something new? Shop all of Tea Forté's newest arrivals of tea gifts & accessories.
  - Gift Sets
    
    Gift Sets
    
    Carefully selected and beautifully packaged in keepsake boxes, our gift set collections of the complete Tea Forté experience are a most welcomed gift.
  - Best Sellers
    
    Best Sellers
    
    It is a true art to find the ideal gift—one that defines individuality, suits the recipient, and expresses your relationship “to a tea.” Tea Forté makes it easy with an array of beautiful tea gifts at a variety of price points that are perfect for any occasion. Select from our best selling tea gifts.
  - Customizable Gifts
    
    Customizable Gifts
    
    Customize the perfect collection with our Tea Forté SELECT products.
  - Iced Tea Gifts
    
    Iced Tea Gifts
    
    Our Tea Over Ice® tea & accessories and iced teas transform a cool glass of iced tea into an entertaining event.
  - Black Tea Gifts
    
    Black Tea Gifts
    
    Tea Forté offers a wide variety of exquisite and luscious black teas for many occasions for tea lovers and beginner sippers alike, making the gift of black tea a memorable one.
  - Green Tea Gifts
    
    Green Tea Gifts
    
    Our green teas capture the fresh clean air of high mountain tea gardens and define how green tea should taste. Fresh harvested leaves with the unique and highly complex character that a ritual cup of healthy green tea can uniquely deliver.
  - Herbal Tea Gifts
    
    Herbal Tea Gifts
    
    Share the gift of herbal tea, a gift that of health and well-being. Our herbal tea gifts are naturally caffeine-free, healthful blends of dried flowers, roots, leaves, seeds and fruits used for centuries to enhance well-being. =
  - Bleu Gifts
    
    Bleu Gifts
    
    Sustainably sourced, all natural, caffeine-free with no artificial colors or ingredients, the intense visual experience of BLEU is matched by a symphony of taste, and orchestrated to offer a beautiful, delicious cup.
  - Chai Tea Gifts
    
    Chai Tea Gifts
    
    Spice up your gift giving with an authentic chai tea from Tea Forté.
  - Dolce Vita Gifts
    
    Dolce Vita Gifts
    
    Dolce Vita, a curated collection of five naturally sweet organic dessert teas, offers a smart, delicious way to satisfy cravings for something sweet.
  - Hanami Gifts
    
    Hanami Gifts
    
    Our impression of the cherry blossom melds organic tart cherries with fragrant flowers and green tea. Named for the annual Japanese flower viewing festival, each cup invites tea lovers around the world to breathe in, behold, and appreciate the fleeting beauty of spring flowers in bloom.
  - Matcha Gifts
    
    Matcha Gifts
    
    Adhering to the centuries-old Japanese art of practice and perfection, this spring harvested, shade grown, stone-ground matcha delivers bountiful health and enlivening energy.
  - Noir Gifts
    
    Noir Gifts
    
    A collection of dark black teas and teaware to match.
  - Kosher Gifts
    
    Kosher Gifts
    
    Looking for a kosher gift for friends or family? All of the following tea collections are certified Kosher under the regulations of kashrut, the set of Jewish dietary laws.
  - Gift Cards
    
    Gift Cards
    
    The Tea Forté Gift Card is the perfect answer when you just can’t decide.
by occasion
- - Gifts for Mom
    
    Gifts for Mom
    
    Treat your one-of-a-kind mom with soothing infusions and coordinating accessories that will deliver the relaxation and renewal she deserves.
  - Gifts For Dad
    
    Gifts For Dad
    
    Treat your Dad to our carefully curated tea blends that he can enjoy day after day. These tea gifts & accessories, with clean lines and a modern touch, are a one of a kind experience that every father can enjoy.
  - Weddings & Showers
    
    Weddings & Showers
    
    What to get the happy couple that will warm their hearts and capture their unique sense of style? Tea Forté artisan teas and entrancing accessories are perfect for creating a special moment for quiet conversation and shared secrets.
  - Birthdays
    
    Birthdays
    
    The exceptional Tea Forté experience is the perfect tea birthday gift. Choose from a selection of tea gifts sure to delight every tea lover in your life. Explore Tea Forte’s special birthday gift selection that will be a treat for anyone to open.
  - Tea Party Favors
    
    Tea Party Favors
    
    Treat your friends or the bride-to-be with special tea party favors—for a tea party that reminds us how joyful the simplest things in life can be.
  - Hostess Gifts
    
    Hostess Gifts
    
    Delight with a distinctive and delicious hostess gift of Tea Forté. By giving the gift of the leaf, you will leave an everlasting impression of exquisite sophistication.
by price
- - $20 or less
    
    $20 or less
    
    We of Tea Forté are pleased to offer the serenity and focus, design and function of our beautifully packaged and always appreciated gifts for $20 or less.
  - $21 to $50
    
    $21 to $50
    
    How to surprise the hostess of that special party that you have been invited to other than showing up with a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates? By giving the gift of the leaf, you will leave an everlasting impression of exquisite sophistication.
  - $51 to $100
    
    $51 to $100
    
    Tea Forté whole leaf tea silken pyramid infusers come in varied collections that are beautifully packaged and above all steep an exceptional cup. Consumer’s growing passion and appreciation for unique, artisan blended teas as well as exquisite tea ware makes Tea Forté much appreciated tea gifts.
  - $101 and more
    
    $101 and more
    
    Tea Forté aims to recreate the ancient ritual of presenting tea gifts in a modern and contemporary way. In this section we have grouped a wonderful collection of the best tea gifts and designer accessories that we have to offer.

Black

Complex and assertive, black tea is the most consumed of all the teas.

All Teaware
- - Tea Cups
    
    Tea Cups
    
    Designed and crafted to transform a cup of tea into an experience for all the senses. Excellent design is a hallmark of Tea Forté custom teacups.
  - Teapots
    
    Teapots
    
    Combining form with function, the making and enjoyment of the perfect tea is the heart of every creation. Ceramic, glass and cast iron teapots designed to complete the exceptional Tea Forté experience.
  - Tea Kettles
    
    Tea Kettles
    
    Electric tea kettles for your kitchen at home, the office, or as a gift.
  - Infusers
    
    Infusers
    
    For the loose tea aficionado, Tea Forté designed iconic loose tea infusers are perfect for steeping Tea Forté artisan crafted teas.
  - Tea Trays
    
    Tea Trays
    
    ‘Service with style.’ Whether you enjoy that sacred sipping moment by yourself or in excellent company of a friend, our tea trays and serving trays make the exceptional Tea Forté experience complete.
  - Iced Teaware
    
    Iced Teaware
    
    Only Tea Forté can transform a cool glass of iced tea into an entertaining event. Authentic iced tea is steeped and flash-chilled moments before you drink it. Tea Forté’s unique iced tea maker does exactly that in a fashionable way.
  - Sugar & Honey
    
    Sugar & Honey
    
    A hot cup of steaming tea is one of life’s most treasured pleasures. Tea Forté realizes some like it without additions, but many like it sweet.
  - Spare Lids & Parts
    
    Spare Lids & Parts
    
    Lose a lid? We know teacup lids & infusers are essential parts of your tea set. That’s why we keep lids & infusers on stock to make your experience whole again.
Best sellers
- - KATI Steeping Cup
    
    KATI Steeping Cup
    
    Loose tea by the cup.....simple. Our double-wall, 12 ounce ceramic tumbler and integrated stainless steel infuser make steeping loose tea by the cup simple. The innovative double-wall construction keeps tea hot and the tumbler cozy to hold.
  - Café Cup
    
    Café Cup
    
    Our elegant, porcelain tea cup is one of our signature teacups. The custom cover keeps tea hot, while the hole in the the lid reveals the leaf of our iconic pyramid infusers.
  - Icon AU Infuser
    
    Icon AU Infuser
    
    For the loose tea aficionado, Tea Forté's iconic AU Infuser is as functional as it is elegant.
  - Pugg Teapot
    
    Pugg Teapot
    
    The durable, gloss-glazed ceramic PUGG teapot with stainless steel infusing basket steeps tea for two.

Black

Complex and assertive, black tea is the most consumed of all the teas.

Collections
- - Jardin
    
    Jardin
    
    Our limited-edition Jardin Collection brings forth an elegant assortment of organic teas curated in collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden.
  - BLEU
    
    BLEU
    
    Sustainably sourced, all natural, caffeine-free teas with no artificial colors or ingredients. Butterfly Pea Flowers give each BLEU infusion a unique and vivid blue hue.
  - Chakra
    
    Chakra
    
    Comforting and distinctively delicious, Masala Chai is an Indian tradition that has evolved into a centering favorite for tea lovers the world over. Each blend is created with aromatic spices that encourage well-being and mental clarity.
  - Dolce Vita
    
    Dolce Vita
    
    Enjoy an everyday indulgence without the guilt. Dolce Vita, a curated collection of five naturally sweet organic dessert teas, offers a smart, delicious way to satisfy cravings for something sweet. All teas are USDA Certified Organic.
  - Essential Greens
    
    Essential Greens
    
    A unique selection of enduring green teas known for the remarkable and essential health benefits that a daily cup can bring.
  - Hanami
    
    Hanami
    
    Our impression of the cherry blossom melds organic tart cherries with fragrant flowers and green tea. Named for the annual Japanese flower viewing festival, each cup invites tea lovers around the world to breathe in, behold, and appreciate the fleeting beauty of spring flowers in bloom.
  - Herbal Retreat
    
    Herbal Retreat
    
    Retreat to a place where restorative calm and peace are found. A rejuvenating naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion to relax the mind and soothe the spirit. All teas are USDA Organic Certified.
  - Lotus
    
    Lotus
    
    This unique and unprecedented gourmet collection of highest-grade, small-lot, certified organic teas have been difficult to source as they are rarely exported. All teas are USDA Organic Certified.
  - Matcha
    
    Matcha
    
    Spring-harvested, shade-grown, stone-ground matcha is traditionally served using a ceremonial tea bowl, bamboo whisk, and measuring ladle. Enjoy the serene, centering ritual of preparing this energizing tea. All teas in this collection are USDA Certified Organic.
  - Noir
    
    Noir
    
    Delighting even the coffee purist, the first-flush Assam has large leave that offer a deep, robust steep that no other black tea can match. All teas are USDA Organic Certified & Fair Trade Certified.
  - Tea Over Ice
    
    Tea Over Ice
    
    With a fruity herbal, a white and a classic black, the Tea Over Ice Sampler Collection has something to please iced tea lovers of all kinds. Flash-chilled them in our Tea Over Ice® Steep & Chill™ Pitcher Set , these teas are the perfect chiller on a hot afternoon.
  - World of Teas
    
    World of Teas
    
    Garden to cup... From the world’s most beautiful gardens comes these artisan crafted varietals of health enhancing teas with the distinctive taste of the tea’s famed origins. This collection contains all Kosher teas.
Assortments
- - Black Tea
    
    Black Tea
    
    Finest quality black tea leaves, blended with fruits, flowers and herbs.
  - Green Tea
    
    Green Tea
    
    Finest quality green tea leaves, blended with fruits, flowers and herbs.
  - Herbal Tea
    
    Herbal Tea
    
    Naturally caffeine-free blends of soothing herbs, flowers and fruits.
  - Tea Tasting Assortment
    
    Tea Tasting Assortment
    
    Our classic assortment makes the perfect introduction to the Tea Forté experience. Includes our most popular black, green, white and herbal teas.
  - Tea Forté SELECT
    
    Tea Forté SELECT
    
    Customize the perfect tea collection with Tea Forté SELECT. Choose up to four tea blends for 20 teas in all. If creating a gift, select one of our occasion bands and wrap it in message that best suits the moment.
  - Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest
    
    Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest
    
    Customize the perfect tea collection with Tea Forté SELECT Tea Chest. Choose up to four tea blends for 40 teas in all.
  - All Assorted
    
    All Assorted
    
    Want to try a little bit of everything? Browse our Assorted Tea options which containing black, green, white and herbal blends.

Black

Complex and assertive, black tea is the most consumed of all the teas.

CHINA GUNPOWDER TEA

Green Tea

4.9 9 Reviews

Gunpowder Tea is made of hand-rolled “pearl tea” with a distinctive oak taste, famously named because of the pellet shape of the rolled leaves “burst” open when infused yielding a cup that has a distinctive sweet flavor

Kosher Certified

Tasting Notes

Flavor: slightly sweet and smoky
Aroma: fresh leaves
Color: golden-yellow, clear

More details below

China Gunpowder Tea

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China Gunpowder Tea

About China Gunpowder Tea

Tea Type : Green Tea

Tea Forté Gunpowder tea is mainly grown in the Ningbo region situated in the Chinese Zhejiang Province. The leaf of this green tea is hand-rolled into little pellet-shaped balls to preserve the natural oils and retain their natural aroma. When immersed in (near) boiling water these green tea pellets ‘burst open’ and elicit a slightly sweet flavor and the pleasing vegetal quality from a quality gunpowder tea. The pellet-shaped balls resemble 18^th century gunpowder, hence their name.

In China this particular green tea is also referred to as ‘Pearl Tea’. A classic green tea, China Gunpowder is best drunk in pure form. It pairs superbly with most East Asian cuisines, particularly sushi and sashimi. The Chinese refer to gunpowder tea as "bead tea" or "pearl tea." It is believed that the English name for this tea came from the type of gunpowder used in cannons, which usually came as small round pellets.

Green tea is an excellent choice for enjoyment throughout the day. Without milk or sugar, this is a calorie-free beverage that is super-charged with antioxidants. With much less caffeine than coffee, green tea boosts energy but doesn't create jitters.

If you find green tea to be too bitter, try steeping it for a shorter time and/or with cooler water. Steeped properly, there should be very little bitter flavor, rather vegetal, mild and even slightly sweet or nutty. "Cooking" or over-steeping greens is a common mistake for those more familiar with black tea; experiment with steeping to match your own taste.

Read more about Gunpowder Tea:

Preparing the Perfect Cup of Gunpowder Tea

Steeping instructions

1. Heat water to 175˚F.
2. Place tea in cup and pour water over the leaves.
3. Steep for 2-4 minutes.
4. Enjoy!

For loose leaf iced teas, use 2 tsp per 8oz glass.

Tasting Notes

Flavor: slightly sweet and smoky
Aroma: fresh leaves
Color: golden-yellow, clear

Ingredients

Green tea

Caffeine Content (Mg)

0 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41+

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Adrian A.

Verified Buyer

5

Tea

Great tea...very smooth and relaxing

02/19/19 | Oxnard, CA
Claire E.

Verified Buyer

5

This is my favorite green tea! I wish they still had it in a loose leaf canister.

02/18/19 | Bonners Ferry, ID
Victoria L.

Verified Buyer

5

Great green tea. Lots of aroma.

08/23/18 | Novato, CA
regina s.

Verified Buyer

5

Nice tea

We got to taste this tea in Mexico in a resort we stayed. Very nice

02/28/18 | East Brunswick, NJ
Susie H.

Verified Buyer

5

A staple in our home

China Gunpowder tea is one of our absolute favorite teas in our home. We brew it nearly daily and have it as our go-to drink to get us through the day. This tea has a subtle roasted flavor which pairs nicely with the bright green tea experience.

02/14/18 | Fulton, MD
Phyllis S.

Verified Buyer

5

Really good

Couldn't be happier with the taste I wish you had a matcha tea that was that easy to use when away from home.

08/12/17 | Gainesville, FL
Deirdre W.

Verified Buyer

5

Simply Delicious!

I can't think of anything else to say, except this tea is wonderful. I am a black tea drinker, and wanted to try green tea for the health benefits. I could not have picked a better one to try. Simply delicious!

07/02/17 | Norman, OK
Amy V.

Verified Buyer

4

Fragrant and light

Not too bitter and strong. Just right for the green tea lovers in the office and guests. I normally prefer Jasmine Tea, but my husband thinks that one was too bitter.

02/21/17 | Orlando, FL
Timothy J G.

Verified Buyer

5

Chna Gunpowder Green Tea

I ordered the box of 48 mostly because a favorite local restaurant (J.Marks, Pompano Beach FL) serves it. Loved the packaging with 4 sealed boxes of twelve as for giving out to family members. Loved that shipping was included. Next time, I may try Mango Peach as that sounds interesting. Lastly, I received the order very quickly. You can't go wrong.

02/16/17 | Pompano Beach, FL

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