The word Pekoe comes from the Chinese word, Pak-Ho, which alludes to the fine hair of a newborn infant and by association was applied to young tea buds still covered with a light down.
Orange contrary to popular belief has nothing to do with color or flavor but refers to the Princess of Orange descended from a noble house - it thus conveys the idea of aristocratic quality and was probably first used by Dutch merchants.
Type: |
single estate Ceylon black tea |
Origin: |
Sri Lanka |
Taste: |
very aromatic, remarkably fruity taste |
Preparation: |
one level teaspoon per infusion, brew three to five minutes dependant on strength required this pure leaf tea can be re-infused until all the essence has been brewed from the leaf |
| Self-drinking: | the term given to single estate blended and unblended teas - the tea tasters expression for teas with sufficient aroma, flavor, body and color to stand alone without additives. |
Enjoy: |
with or without milk and other additives |