Within hours of being plucked, this organic green tea is gently rolled into small tight pearls on a wok, then custom crafted for Numi’s tea bags. This process preserves its smooth, full-bodied flavor and delicate aroma for far longer than other green teas. Benefits of Gunpowder Green Green tea is rich in catechins, antioxidants that interact with and neutralize free radicals, thus preventing them from causing damage to tissues and cells in the body. Green tea also contains the amino acid L-Theanine, associated with several health benefits, including improvements in mood, cognition and a reduction of stress and anxiety-like symptoms.