01/03/2023
Ceylon Orange Pekoe is a popular term in the black tea trade. It doesnโt refer to an orange-flavored tea, or even a tea that brews up an orange copper color. This is used by tea manufacturers to identify between the best black tea and more economical options. It refers to a grading system in which tea leaves are separated by leaf size. This is the highest and main grade of black tea brewed from the dried leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant.
So, where did this title come from?
To begin with, letโs take a look at the origin of โpekoeโ. In the tea industry, people used the term โwhite downโ to describe young leaf shoots that contain fine, white hairs.
Since tea originated in China, white down was referred to either as โbaak-hoโ, โbiak-houโ, or โpak-hauโ, depending on the port.
This was eventually Romanized to pekoe.
Then, what about oranges?
Well, many assume that orange refers to the Orange-Nassau monarch family of the Netherlands.
The Dutch were one of the most prominent tea importers in the 18th century.
So, when a labeling system for tea was introduced, the Dutch put their own signature label on the tea.
Orange Pekoe comes as a whole leaves and buds of the younger variety. which is wiry, long and thin in character. Although some tea drinkers assume that orange pekoe is a distinctive variety of tea, it is actually a term applied to the largest leaf grade for black teas from Sri Lanka and southern India, the sources of most of the worldโs orange pekoe tea.
Orange Pekoe tea can differ in flavor depending on where it is grown and how it is processed.
Furthermore, brewing techniques can also play a role in the resulting cup of tea.
Our Ceylon Orange Pekoe tea has a strong scent and a smooth flavor with a naturally sweet finish.
Orange Pekoe may have the following advantages:
๐Has antioxidant properties to boost overall health
๐May improve heart health
๐Has potential to lower blood pressure
๐May lower bad cholesterol
๐Could reduce risk of stroke
๐May boost digestive system health
๐Could lower blood sugar levels
๐May lower risk of cancer
Orange Pekoe tea is brewed in the same manner as all black teas.
Many find this grade to have its own, natural sweetness. Due to this, it can be drunk without any additions. Although, some people do prefer to add a squeeze of lemon. It is also possible to drink the black tea by adding milk and/or sugar to it.
We Adithya Ceylon Groups pvt ltd produce several grades and several types of Ceylon Tea.
Ceylon Tea are the world's best which is unique to Sri Lanka. In over one hundred and fifty years, the name Ceylon had become synonymous with the worldโs finest tea. In the worldโs eye and tongue, Ceylon was tea and tea was Ceylon. While Ceylon is known for its bold flavour, it can vary significantly in taste, depending on the type of tea and where It's grown in the country.
Our quality assurance team always takes responsibility for supper quality production and our sales and marketing team always provides 24/7 hours of quick, friendly, and trustable customer service.
For purchasing high quality ceylon tea please contact us.
Chamini Kumarathunga
Executive Marketing Officer
Adithya Ceylon Groups (Pvt) Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +94775614233
