What is gunpowder tea
Before brewing, it has a unique and somewhat strange appearance, and there is no wrong Chinese pearl tea. It is made of tea leaves and buds, which are rolled into small round particles, similar to the lead pills used in early muskets.
In China, pearl tea is called 'zhu cha ', literally means' pearl tea' or 'gunpowder tea'. It is said that its English name comes from a British port clerk who once described the precooked appearance of the tea, which literally looks like gunpowder.
However, there are other little-known theories related to tea names, such as "fresh brewing" derived from Mandarin. In the correct dialect, the phrase "freshly brewed" sounds like the English word "gunpowder".
Finally, it is suggested that the name of pearl tea comes from the "crackling" sound produced during brewing, which is similar to the sound of a rifle. Whether there is truth behind these stories is a controversial topic. However, the name has remained unchanged for centuries, although there is still a mysterious veil so far!
