Ceylon & India (Orange Pekoe)

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Rating

78 / 100

Calculated from 14 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
Assam Black Tea, Ceylon Black Tea
Flavors
Earth, Malt
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Bulk, Loose Leaf, Sachet, Tea Bag
Caffeine
High
Certification
Kosher
Typical Preparation
Use 11 oz / 325 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Steep for 4 min, 0 sec
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25 Tasting Notes View all

“Horrifying! This is the only tin of this tea I have ever purchased, and I see here I bought it about four years ago. Well, the tin is almost empty. I guess the reason it has stayed around so...” Read full tasting note
“Found a bag of this lingering in my work stash. Finishing it off…it’s pretty darn good for being as old as it is!” Read full tasting note
“This is often my early morning wake-up tea. I find it best if mellowed by a splash of milk.” Read full tasting note
“I had a sample of this tea at the bottom of my tea box. It was the loose leaf, rather than the sachet. I’m glad I found it. This is straight black tea. It’s not trying to be anything else and...” Read full tasting note

Description

Orange Pekoe is a classic, satisfying blend of strong Assam and smooth liquoring Ceylon. A traditional staple in many households, John Harney always drank this tea whenever he needed a mellow, comforting cup. This is made from small, broken (BOP) teas in the British tradition. Also known as Ceylon & India.

About Harney & Sons

Since 1983 Harney & Sons has been the source for fine teas. We travel the globe to find the best teas and accept only the exceptional. We put our years of experience to work to bring you the best Single-Estate teas, and blends beyond compare.

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