Gunpowder · Grade 3505

Gunpowder 3505

The rolled pearl of the Sahel

Leaves rolled into tight pearls that unfurl slowly in the pot. 3505 handles the repeated brews of the “three glasses” and comes in several sorting levels.

Tasting profile

Leaf
Round, tight pearls, shiny grey-green
Liquor
Golden yellow
Aroma
Roasted, lightly smoky
Taste
Intense, holds several infusions

Ideal for

  • Three-glass ceremony
  • West Africa and the Sahara
  • 3505 AAA / AA blends

Available under our brands

How to brew

  1. Rinse a heaped spoonful of tea with boiling water and pour this first water away.
  2. Add simmering water, fresh mint leaves and sugar to taste.
  3. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes, then pour from high so the tea foams.

Packing

Available in bulk for packers, in boxes under our brands or in your own packaging. Pack sizes and labelling are agreed with you.

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