Orange Pekoe Tea
Ceylon Uva Black Tea
Superior quality 100% pure Ceylon Tea Natural Ingredients Free from artificial additives
Orange Pekoe (OP) is a premium whole-leaf grade of Ceylon black tea, known for one of the smoothest, lighter cups. Ours is a single-estate OP from the legendary, award-winning Pettiagalla Estate in Balangoda, Uva, Sri Lanka—gardens established in 1880, with about 329 hectares under tea at 509–1,097 metres. The leaf is larger and well twisted, with a forest-like aroma; the liquor is light golden-reddish with a delicate taste. Allow a slightly longer steep than broken grades. For a larger-leaf OP style, see Royal Indulgence.
Details
Pettiagalla Estate
Pettiagalla Estate
This Orange Pekoe is a single-estate Ceylon black tea from the legendary, award-winning Pettiagalla Estate in Balangoda, Uva. The gardens date from 1880 and remain a dedicated tea plantation of about 329 hectares, at 509–1,097 metres.
- Location
- Balangoda, Uva, Sri Lanka
- Estate
- Pettiagalla
- Elevation
- 509–1,097 metres
- Grade
- OP (Orange Pekoe)
- Origin
- Single-estate Ceylon
OP is a whole-leaf grade: longer, well-twisted leaf that infuses more slowly than broken grades, giving a lighter golden-red liquor and a smooth, forest-like cup.
How to Brew
2 g for 200 ml of water. Steep for 3–5 minutes at 95°C.
- Leaf — 2 g for 200 ml of water (about a teaspoon per cup).
- Water — fresh water at 95°C, just off the boil.
- Time — steep 3–5 minutes; the larger OP leaf needs a little longer than broken grades.
- Serve — drink plain to taste the lighter liquor, or add a splash of milk if you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Orange Pekoe (OP) is a Ceylon leaf grade of long, whole black tea leaves—not a flavour. It brews a smoother, lighter cup than broken grades such as BOP.
At the legendary, award-winning Pettiagalla Estate in Balangoda, Uva, Sri Lanka, at 509–1,097 metres—single-estate Ceylon black tea packed for Australia.
Use 2 g per 200 ml at 95°C for 3–5 minutes. Whole OP leaf takes slightly longer than fannings or broken leaf.
Yes. Choose 80 g loose leaf, 80 g with a gift tin, or 240 g loose leaf on this page. Free shipping on orders over $85.
CUSTOMER RATING
4.9
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A fine example of an Orange Pekoe
The flavour is excellent and certainly surpasses the other brands have tried. There is an underlying sweetness to it and a hint of a fruity aroma that make this a very relaxing drink.
I love this tea
it's really smooth and comforting. This is a really pleasing cup of tea.
Perfect and flowery
Aromatic, flowery, smooth
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