HARRIET'S GUN CHAI : thé vert au gingembre

I was worried the pepper seeds would make this too hot, but the ginger and gunpowder green tea balance it out nicely. Two minutes steeped and it's earthy with just a little sweetness underneath. My afternoon cup has officially changed.

The gunpowder green tea base gives it that nice smoky backbone, but the Jamaican ginger and star anise really steal the show with a warm, spicy kick that lingers. I’ve been brewing it mid-afternoon when I need something bold but caffeine-light, and the pepper seeds add a surprising tingle I keep com

The star anise really comes through in the aroma before you even sip, and the ginger gives it a nice warm kick without being harsh. I’ve been brewing it every afternoon when I need something spicier than plain green tea, and the loose leaves hold up for a couple of steeps. It’s become my new go-to f