Let's admit it, any form of 'gunpowder' green tea is an... acquired taste. Not everyone enjoys the particular taste coming off of the barrel of a recently fired gun.
While I openly recognize my addiction to those little scrumptious dried Camellia sinesis leaves, I find it difficult to consume a straight cup of Gunpowder Green. Even reducing the steeping time, that potent smoke taste still is...unpleasant.
Do not fret readers! For I have found a solution (I had to, I have a whole gallon tupperware container of this stuff that was a gift). Although I despise Teavana for a number of reasons, they do have a wonderful blend that makes our friend Smoky Green divine. I'm working on replicating Teavana's blend since they are discontinuing it, and let's face it- they are overpriced anyways. In the meantime, if you happen to have a few dollars to spend, buy a 2 oz sample of their blend to mix with your dastardly smoke infiltrated tea.
- 1- 1 1/2 heaping tablespoons of Tahitian Limeade from Teavana
- 1 teaspoon of Smoky Gunpowder Green
- 3/4-1 teaspoon of Agave Nectar (or Honey)
Steep around 200-210° for 3-5 minutes to taste.
It's tricky, because the herb needs a several minutes to reach full flavor potential, while the green is ready to go within the first 2 minutes. On second thought, maybe go for 3-4oz (if you are on a budget) of the Tahitian Limeade to give yourself some room to experiment.
Your faithful addict,
The Tea Mistress Extraordinaire
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