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Pekoe

noun
(Written also pecco)
1.
A superior grade of black tea; grown in India and Sri Lanka and Java.  Synonym: orange pekoe.





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... the size of the dried leaves should be noted. The smallest leaves are those which have grown nearest the tip of the twig and hence are the youngest. These make the choicest tea. The older and larger leaves make tea of less fine flavor. "Flowery Pekoe" and "Orange Pekoe" are choice India teas. These brands consist of the buds ...
— School and Home Cooking • Carlotta C. Greer


Words linked to "Pekoe" :   black tea


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