For black tea, depending on which leaf it comes from, the tea is given a different grading: orange pekoe, pekoe, or broken leaf. Madalena Motta: This is a strong tea, pekoe. Orange pekoe.
Black tea varieties include: Broken Pekoe and Broken Orange Pekoe - broken-leaf Indian and Sri Lankan teas that make dark, strong brews. Flowery Orange Pekoes - large-leaf Indian and Sri Lankan ...