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by Tealyra
Cover story · Black Tea
In short: orange pekoe (OP) is not a flavor and has nothing to do with oranges. It is a grade for whole black tea leaves, used mostly for teas from India and Sri Lanka. Letters added in front, like FOP or TGFOP, mean more buds and golden tips; a "B" means…
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