Description
Key attributes
Leaf rolled into tight pellets that unfurl in the cup. The rolling protects the leaf, so it keeps its character in storage and shipping better than most green grades.
How to buy: order a 60 g sample online to judge the grade in your own hands. For bulk, request a quote with your grade, quantity and destination; we confirm a firm price, packing, lead time and validity in writing.
Using gunpowder green tea
Gunpowder is a common base for mint tea blends and is widely drunk in North and West Africa and the Middle East. Tighter, smaller pellets are usually valued higher than loose, open ones. The leaf brews a strong green cup and can be steeped more than once.
What to tell us for a quote
- Pellet size and appearance you expect
- Whether the tea is for straight sale or blending
- Bulk packing, for example paper sacks or chests
- Quantity per shipment and destination port
Quality and documents
Each lot can be tested by an independent laboratory before shipment. Export documents are arranged with the shipment. Tell us which tests your market needs, such as pesticide residue or moisture.
Certification and compliance: USDA-certified organic supply · Rainforest Alliance certified supply available · FSSC 22000 (GFSI) certified processing available · Fairtrade certified supply available. Tell us what your market requires and we confirm the certificate for your order.
Photo: Zantastik, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (edited: background removed).
Buying questions
Which documents come with the shipment?
Every export shipment carries a certificate of origin. Ask the desk which other certificates your country requires.
Can I check quality before a bulk order?
Yes. Start with a sample or trial lot. We can also arrange a pre-shipment inspection or an independent lab test for any order.
How do I pay safely?
First and trial orders of about USD 2,000 to 20,000 can be paid through Escrow.com, which releases the money only after you accept the goods. Larger orders are paid by letter of credit.







