1. a grade of black tea made from the young leaves and buds of the tea plant

Examples

• Orange pekoe is one of the most popular grades of black tea.
• The tea shop offered several varieties including pekoe and broken pekoe.
• She preferred the delicate flavor of pekoe over stronger tea blends.
• The pekoe leaves were carefully selected from the top of the tea bush.
• Ceylon pekoe has a distinctive taste that tea connoisseurs appreciate.
• The package was labeled ‘Orange Pekoe’ indicating the tea grade inside.