Grading The rolled tealeaves are sorted according to size and condition, whole or broken. The system is based on the Orange Pekoe system. A Ceylon OP is the highest and most expensive grade. Dust and Fannings are the lowest and cheapest grades, most commonly found in commercial teabags. F.O.P. Flowery orange Pekoe Leaves rolled in the same way yet smaller.
Some leaves have a golden tip.
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