What does PEKOE mean?

Here is the requested information on "pekoe": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A high-quality black tea made from young leaves and buds, originally grown in China and now also produced in India and Sri Lanka.
• The young leaves and buds of the tea plant used to make this tea.

Pronunciations:

• US: /piːˈkoʊ/
• UK: /ˈpiːkəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "pekoe" comes from the Chinese word "bai hao" which means "white hair". It refers to the fine white hairs on the young tea leaves and buds used to make the tea. Pekoe tea is a high-quality black tea that is made from these young leaves and buds. It is originally grown in China, but is now also produced in India and Sri Lanka.

Synonyms:

• Orange pekoe
• Pekoe tea

Related Words:

• Tea
• Brew
• Steep
• Infus
• Blend

Example Sentences:

• She brewed a pot of pekoe tea for her guests.
• The tea leaves used to make pekoe tea are carefully selected for their young age and high quality.