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Nepali Gunpowder Green

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$6 $12 In stock

Category: Loose Leaf Tea

An extremely rare and rich "gunpowder" green tea from Ilam in the Nepali Himalayas.

Grown, harvested and expertly crafted by Tinjure Tea Cooperative farmers for the most exquisite flavour, unique to their mountain terroir.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 11 reviews)

Hannah ★★★★★

The pellets unroll into a surprisingly sweet, mellow cup—nothing bitter even after a longer steep. Ilam's high-altitude character really comes through, tasting far more refined than any standard gunpowder I've tried. This is my new go-to for quiet mornings.

Adam ★★★★★

The deep, almost smoky aroma of these hand-rolled pearls unfolds beautifully after the third steep, and the liquor stays sweet without a hint of bitterness. It’s a rare treat you can taste the craftsmanship in, and I’m already rationing my stash.

Jacob W. ★★★★★

The little hand-rolled pearls from the Nepali hills are so tightly packed it takes a couple of steeps to fully unfurl, but once they do, the brew is incredibly smooth with a deep, almost savory richness. This is the kind of tea that makes you slow down and appreciate every single sip.