OP Tea, meaning of it is Orange Pekoe Tea. It is a grade of tea that has larger leaves compared to other Ceylon black tea grades. There are three varieties of Ceylon Orange Pekoe tea types. This tea and other two other varieties named OP1 and OPA. The largest variety is Ceylon OPA Tea. The thinner and wiry variation is Ceylon OP1 Tea. Compared to other two OP varieties, this is less wiry, but well twisted leafy tea.
This tea has a forest-like scent and the liquor generally has a light golden reddish color liquor almost with an orange tint. Has a delicate lighter taste with a malty, nutty flavor. Mostly it is preferred by tasters who prefer a light-bodied liquor. This leafy tea variety takes slightly longer time to brew compared to other teas due it’s leafiness.
Excellent tea, we enjoyed it very much.