Taylors of HarrogateImperial Gunpowder Green Tea Loose Leaf, 4.41 Ounce Tin (Pack of 2)

Taylors of Harrogate Imperial Gunpowder Leaf Tea, Loose Leaf, 4.41-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2)In general we prefer a black tea to green tea. Taylors of Harrogate Imperial Gunpowder Leaf Tea is a notable exception. It is amongst the group of our preferred teas. It has a delicate subtle flavor. We prefer to drink it in the late afternoon or with dessert after dinner. Earlier in the day we prefer black tea. If you find green teas to be bland then you may wish to try this tea ... it is a very distinctive tea.

There is no doubt that this is a quality tea, but I've found Harney and Sons to be cheaper and better quality with more variety of gunpowder flavors. I'm avoiding Taylor's in the future. They also tell you to use boiling water which is completely wrong for black tea (temp should be 195 degrees F).

Imperial Gunpowder tea has always been my favorite hot beverage since college (50 years ago!) Taylor's is a great product! Raggy

I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE PRODUCT AND THE PRICE. I HAVE BEEN USING IMPERIAL GUNPOWDER TEAS FOR 40 YRS. AND I LOVE THE FLAVOR.

You've really got to hand it to the English when it comes to teas. They really know their stuff. They are great lovers of the drink and by some measures, consume more tea per capita than even the Japanese and Chinese. I received a box of Taylors of Harrogate Gunpowder from a friend at work and was very really impressed by just the box. Everything about the presentation of this product is top-notch-- from the tin design to the quality of the tea pellets. The outside is beautifully adorned with illustrations from the 19th Century.It is one of the best green teas I've ever had. Brewed, it is darker than other green teas, producing a golden/amber color. It has a very robust flavor and aroma. Tea should be drunk within 2-3 minutes of steeping (instructions are on the back), so don't make too much of it at once and leave it sitting in the pot. It will become bitter from the tannins. Hot or cold, this makes a wonderful beverage. No sugar and milk should be added though.I'm very glad to have discovered a new favorite. It makes a wonderful gift that reflects favorably on your good taste.

I compare this tea to Lipton green tea. Average tasting green tea. Nothing special.. and sometimes boring. This is ordinary gunpowder tea.

I make no claim to being a tea expert. I simply like to drink tea. This one makes a nice change. The flavor is gently smokey and smooth; one could call it lapsang for beginners :-). If you find you enjoy its gentle smoke then be daring and try lapsang souchong which is _very_ smokey indeed. Go easy on the amount, a little goes a long way, and give it a few minutes to fully unroll its leaves. Then enjoy!