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Orange Pekoe is a classification of black tea based upon the origin of the leaf. To be classified as pekoe, the tea must be composed purely of the new flushes - a flush being the leaf bud plucked with two youngest leaves. The orange pekoe term refers to a grade of black tea based on the size of leaf and its location on the tea plant. Pekoe or ‘pek-ho’ is Chinese for ‘white hair,’ which comes from the appearance of the down-like hairs on the tea leaves. These hairs are the smallest and youngest on the plant. Orange pekoe tea has plenty of health benefits, such as reducing oxidation in the body. Studies suggest that black tea (orange pekoe tea is a grade of black tea) is almost as effective with its antioxidant properties as green tea. Since this tea is of higher quality, you should be able to steep the leaves at least 2 to 3 times. For the first time around, you should steep the tea in a pot of hot water for 2 mins for the leaves to release their beautiful flavour.