Pekoe
PEK
Curled leaf
Short, tightly curled leaf. Fuller body than OP.
Pekoe has shorter leaves rolled into tight curls. It gives a fuller, rounder cup than the long-leaf grades, with steady strength.
Manufacture
Orthodox · Leaf
Liquor
Full, round
Elevation
Low and mid grown
Pack
20ft FCL
40ft FCL
Best for
Pack weights are typical for paper sacks on pallets. Final weights depend on the lot and are confirmed on the proforma invoice.