The tightly-wound pearls of tea inside each sachet unfurl to release fresh, vibrant flavors that erupt out of the cup. The tea makers at the Tinjure Cooperative carefully shape the leaf using heated pans, coaxing out a wide range of aromas and flavors that are best explored by steeping the same leaves at least twice. This popular green is also available in loose-leaf, where it’s named Nepali Green Pearl.

On the first infusion, organic Gunpowder Green leaps from the cup with a citrus bouquet. It relaxes with the second steep, its tightly wound pearls unfurling to release notes of oceanic seaweed and savory smoked artichoke. Young Mountain Tea suggests starting with a light, short steep to best unlock this tea’s vegetal potential, then moving into a longer, hotter second steep. Fans of matcha green tea or high quality Japanese sencha are likely to enjoy this tea.