Chinese Gunpowder (Zhu Cha ??) is a classic green tea, valued primarily for its invigorating and energizing properties—especially in the morning. It’s often sweetened with sugar or honey and serves as a popular base for tea blends, such as mint-based Touareg tea or combinations with lemongrass. The tea gets its name from its distinctive pellet-like shape, originally designed to make the leaves more compact and easier to transport.
