pekoe

/'pi:kou/

Thân thiện

A woman pours hot water over pekoe leaves in a teapot.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A superior grade of black tea: Pekoe refers to a high-quality type of black tea, characterized by young tea leaves and buds. It is traditionally grown in specific regions such as India, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and Java.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I prefer the delicate flavor of pekoe in the morning.
  • This tin contains a fine Orange Pekoe from Sri Lanka.

Advanced Usage

• "Orange Pekoe": A common term in tea grading, often abbreviated as "OP." It does not refer to an orange flavor but denotes a specific, high grade of whole-leaf black tea.
  • The label "Orange Pekoe" indicates a choice selection of long, thin leaves.

Variants and Related Words

• Black tea: The broader category of tea to which pekoe belongs.
• Souchong: Another grade of black tea, often with a smokier flavor, distinct from pekoe.

Synonyms

• Black tea (general term)
• Leaf tea (indicating whole leaves versus dust or fannings)

Notes on Meaning

• The term "pekoe" specifically describes a grade based on leaf size and quality, not a different plant or flavoring. It is a standard within the tea industry for classifying premium black teas.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a superior grade of black tea; grown in India and Sri Lanka and Java

Từ đồng nghĩa

• orange pekoe