Lemon Gunpowder Tea Has a Unique Name and Many Benefits — What to Know
This specialty tea flavor is a favorite of green tea drinkers.
Published Aug. 12 2024, 4:56 p.m. ET
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In the everlasting search for the tea with the best taste, plentiful health benefits, and eco-friendly impact, Lemon Gunpowder tea has proven to be a favorite that combines my favorite year-round tea flavors to be enjoyed in any season. If you're new to premium flavors like Lemon Gunpowder, you're in for a real treat.
From the finest makers of tea to accessible online retailers, and from the common benefits of Lemon Gunpowder tea to the unexpectedly advantageous, we've got you covered so you can learn why this unique blend of green tea is such a boon to many families' wellness regimens.
Lemon Gunpowder tea is a great coffee alternative in the morning and afternoon.
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If planet-friendly organic coffee is in short supply in your region, or you aren't a coffee fan, you may instead opt for a cup of Lemon Gunpowder tea to achieve similar waking benefits.
According to the product page for Harney & Sons' Lemony Gunpowder tea, the combination of Gunpowder green tea and "brightening lemon" provides a refreshing boost to begin the day on a positive note.
Per Revolution Tea, Gunpowder tea features more caffeine than general green tea. The awakening benefits, it appears, are enjoyed by many reviewers of the product:
- "I recently stopped drinking coffee and was worried I would not like drinking tea instead! I was wrong!"
- "The Lemony Gunpowder tea offers a strong lemony taste that's both soothing and invigorating, making it perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up."
Lemon has many medicinal, total-body wellness benefits.
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The inclusion of real lemon as an ingredient in Lemon Gunpowder tea creates more than just "a zesty and invigorating tang" per Pickwick & Cherry's Lemon Gunpowder green tea.
In fact, consuming lemons and lemon water is a great wellness tip, as they are hydrating, a boon to skincare, and may provide a preventative measure against some chronic conditions. Leftover lemon peels also have many household uses, and they are amazing for digestion.
Brewing Lemon Gunpowder tea is a fun thing to watch, too.
According to Oliver Pluff & Co.'s Gunpowder tea page, Gunpowder tea is known for featuring a "tightly rolled" green tea leaf that magically unfurls when brewed in hot water. The "agony of the tea leaf" expanding once it meets hot water is a commonly cited reason why many tea drinkers enjoy the experience of consuming Lemon Gunpowder tea so much.
Lemon Gunpowder tea is a versatile drink without overpowering tastes.
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As the Ohio Tea Company attests, Lemon Gunpowder tea features a "softness" that makes it suitable for consumption both hot and served over ice. With so many healthful benefits, it's no wonder so many tea drinkers yearn for this drink year-round.
Whether you plan to serve this tea with garnishes over ice for a gathering of friends over the summer, or piping hot during the cold winter months, Lemon Gunpowder tea is versatile for any occasion.
Gunpowder tea is great for overall well-being.
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According to The Tea Spot, Gunpowder tea not only gives drinkers a coffee-like high, but it is also said to aid athletic endurance, supply antioxidants that fight free radicals, support cardiovascular health, boost metabolism, and aid in cognitive functioning.