A black cylindrical container labeled Gunpowder Loose Leaf Tea features an illustration of stacked pellets, highlights authentic Chinese green tea, and is decorated with a red and white striped ribbon.

Gunpowder Loose Leaf Tea

$22.00 USD
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A black cylindrical container labeled Gunpowder Loose Leaf Tea features an illustration of stacked pellets, highlights authentic Chinese green tea, and is decorated with a red and white striped ribbon.

Gunpowder Loose Leaf Tea

$22.00 USD
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Gunpowder Loose Leaf Tea

Museum Shop

Pickup available, usually ready in 2-4 days

101 South 3rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19106
United States

2675793475

Known for its tightly rolled leaves that resemble grains of gunpowder, this Chinese green tea became a treasured staple in colonial America during the 18th century. Its compact form made it ideal for long sea voyages, and it quickly became central to daily life and British cultural identity. The tea earned its place in American history during the Boston Tea Party of 1773, when colonists, disguised as Mohawk warriors, boarded British ships and dumped 342 chests into Boston Harbor as a defiant stand against the Tea Act and imperial authority.

With a bold, nutty character and subtle smoky undertones, this loose leaf tea delivers a complex and satisfying cup that honors its revolutionary heritage. 

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