orange pekoe meaning

Noun: orange pekoe  'órinj'peekow

1. A superior grade of black tea; grown in India and Sri Lanka and Java
   - pekoe

Derived forms: orange pekoes

Type of: black tea

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1. the terms " orange pekoe, " " pekoe, " and " souchong " denote progressively larger leaves of black tea
2. Plain orange pekoe is the best for iced tea.
3. She also gives high marks to Twinings Orange Pekoe and Jacksons Orange Pekoe.
4. She also gives high marks to Twinings Orange Pekoe and Jacksons Orange Pekoe.
5. 1 / 4 cup loose orange pekoe tea