Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Common Names: Gunpowder
Gunpowder – dry
Gunpowder – wet
Gunpowder – liquor
Info from class handouts
- Tasting notes: Golden liquor, grassy, vegetative, smoky
- Origin: China
- Temp: 80-84°c
- Steeping time: 3-4 mins
Personal notes on the tea
| Dry leaf appearance | Wet leaf appearance | Infused liquor | Aroma analysis | Flavour Analysis |
| Dull light green, tightly rolled balls | Cut leaf, mostly uncurled, rich colour | Rich golden apricot tones | Warm earthy, soft green | Soft velvet mouth feel, green and earthy |
