Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world, surpassed only by water. An often-surprising fact to tea novices is that all teas (Black, Green, Oolong, White, and Pu'erh) come from the same plant. The scientific name of this versatile plant is Camellia sinensis (it's actually related to the lovely camellia flowers seen in botanical gardens and landscapes). Camellia sinensis is a sub-tropical, evergreen plant native to Asia but is now grown around the world. The tea plant grows best in loose, deep soil, at high altitudes, and in sub-tropical climates. So, in short, "tea" is anything derived from the Camellia sinensis plant. Anything else, while sometimes called "tea", is more accurately referred to as an herbal tea or tisane. Tisanes include chamomile, rooibos and fruit teas.
QUALITY ORANGE PEKOEis a perfect peko leaf for black teas for any time of day as it has Very aromatic and smooth taste.
Orange Pekoe refers to the leaf size and indicates a whole, unbroken long wiry leaves.
The term “Orange Pekoe” can be confusing, "Orange" can be seen in the coppery hues of the tea’s liquor, but again, there is no orange flavor.