Tea grading refers to the quality of leaves used in making tea. It can be based on age, size and closeness to the flowering buds and varies from country to country.
“Do you have Orange Pekoe?” This is a common question at food events, and one that always makes us pause. This is a complex topic – it’s not a question that’s easily answered. Therefore, today we’re going to explain everything that you need to know about this oddly-named tea….
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It is said, jokingly, that FTGFOP stands for “Far Too Good For Ordinary People”. Of course that is only an amusing interpretation of this acronym. In terms of tea leaf grading, FTGFOP is used when describing black tea and actually stands for “Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe”. That may be…
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