Used extensively in flavored teas because it holds flavor well. They are more delicate than black tea and stronger than green tea. The floral Ti Kuan Yin produces a clear mellow brew and is famous for its light fragrance. OP - Orange Pekoe Higher quality than Pekoe leaves, it is not a kind of tea but a term which describes the size of leaf. It is a black tea comprising leaves 8 to 15 millimeters.
Leaves are long, thin and rolled lengthwise.
Caffeine free, it may be purchased as a varietal or blended with herbs and flavorings. Earl Grey is one of the most famous of scented black teas. Madame Butterfly is a green tea scented by the addition of flowers and flavoring. The most popular variety of green tea in Japan. It is common to see whole leaves in their original state after brewing.