There is no record of when it was originated, but its export documents from the 17th century in name of 'Gongxi Tea', or 'Tribute Spring Tea'. It has been called 'Pearl Tea' or 'Ping-shui Green Tea' in Chinese since the 18th century. Because its shape resembled gunpowder of rifle, the European tea importers renamed it according to its appearance.

Before the 19th century, the producing area of this green tea was limited in Ping-shui, a small town in southeast of Shao-xing County. By 1990s, its production gradually expanded to the whole of Zhejiang Province. To this day, other provinces, like Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Fujian, and Sichuan, produce this tea too.

Surrounded by chain of mountains, Shao-xing is a tourist resort for its scenery of rivers and lakes. In early days of Chinese tea exportation, it was a collecting center where teas from neighboring counties were graded, processed, and packed as cargo.

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

This is a top-grade green tea from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in China.

It is known for its unique aroma and taste, and is carefully picked and processed to retain its original green color and fresh flavor.

The production process is complex and involves multiple steps such as picking, frying, and drying.

Each leaf is handmade, resulting in a unique shape and texture.

This tea not only has a delicious taste but also contains various nutrients that are beneficial to human health.

It is one of the representatives of Chinese tea culture and an important part of world tea culture.

Whether at family gatherings or business occasions, it can show a noble and elegant temperament.