Black Tea

BOP

Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP): A popular leaf size which helps to bring out a good balance of taste and strength.

Type: High Grown
Elevation: 4001 feet
Taste: Strong
Leaf: Black
Description: Small Leaf

OP 1

Type: Low Grown
Elevation: 1-2000 feet
Taste: Mild
Leaf: Black
Description: Wiry Long Leaf

BOP 1

Broken Orange Pekoe-1 (BOP1): A well twisted semi leaf tea generally from the low country, with a mild malty taste.

Type: Low Grown
Elevation: 1-2000 feet
Taste: Mild
Leaf: Black
Description: Wiry Medium Long

BOPF

Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings (BOPF): A particle smaller than BOP, popular in the higher elevations. Tastes stronger than BOP while retaining all other characteristics.

Type: High Grown
Elevation: 4001 feet
Taste: Strong
Leaf: Black
Description: Small Leaf

CTC BP 1

Type: High Grown
Elevation: 4001 feet
Taste: Strong
Leaf: Black
Description: Shotty Small Leaf

CTC PF1

Type: High Grown
Elevation: 4001 feet
Taste: Strong
Leaf: Black
Description: Shotty

FBOP

Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe (FBOP): A semi leaf tea with some tips. Has a mellow flavory cup.

Type: Low Grown
Elevation: 1-2000 feet
Taste: Medium Strong
Leaf: Black
Description: Semi-Small Leaf

FBOPF

Type: Low Grown
Elevation: 1-2000 feet
Taste: Strong
Leaf: Black
Description: Small Leaf

OP

Orange Pekoe (OP): A whole leaf, well twisted tea. A delicate brew that varies in taste according to the different districts.

Type: Low Grown
Elevation: 1-2000 feet
Taste: Mild
Leaf: Black
Description: Long Leaf

OPA

Long bold leaf tea with fair twist. Larger than OP in size. Light in cup.

Type: Low Grown
Elevation: 1-2000 feet
Taste: Mild
Leaf: Black
Description: Bold Long Leaf

Pekoe

A curly leaf style giving a light cup and delicate taste.

- Type: Low Grown
- Elevation: 1-2000 feet
- Taste: Mild
- Leaf: Black
- Description: Shotty Large

Ruhuna OP1

Ruhuna OP1