Re: Avoiding Green Tea

"Ripon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> "Doc" <doc @ doc..net> wrote in message
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> > Because of some medication I take, I have to avoid green tea.
> >
> > I have some tea labeled Pekoe and Orange Pekoe. Is this made from green
tea?
> >
> > Doc
>
> Doc:
>
> First of all Pekoe or orange Pekoe has no relationship with tea
> types(black, green,Oolong etc.) This two word-"Pekoe" and "Orange
> Pekoe" indicate the quality(Grading) of your tea. I think the tea you
> have labeled, this two graded are black tea. This two words are black
> tea grading terminology.
>
> China green teas are graded by the words-
> Gunpowder,Imperial,Hyson,Twankay, dust style etc.
>
> If you are allowed to drink black tea, you might drink your Pekoe or
> orange Pekoe black tea. But again consult with your doctor.
>
> By the way, the word Pekoe explain the size of your tea leaf.
>
> Ripon
> (From Bangladesh)

Quite true- but there are no green Pekoes.