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Tea Varieties

We curate and market a broad portfolio—CTC black, Orthodox, green and speciality teas—supported by clear grades, tasting notes, and market positioning.

CTC Black

CTC Black

Our core auction workhorse—clean, bright liquors with brisk cup and good colour.

  • Common Grades: BP1, PF1, PD, D1
  • Typical Profile: Bright, brisk, coloury; blends well; strong with milk.
  • Use Cases: Mainstream blends, retail packs, food-service.
Orthodox Black

Orthodox Black

Leafy teas with distinct origin character and well-made leaf styles.

  • Common Grades: Large, Medium, Medium, Broken, Fannings, secondary
  • Typical Profile: Aromatic, layered, bright liquor; origin-specific nuance.
  • Use Cases: Speciality retail, premium blends, direct market programmes.
Green Tea

Green Tea

Clean, fresh greens—pan-fired or steamed styles—with grassy to chestnut notes.

  • Styles: Gunpowder, Sencha-style, Fannings
  • Typical Profile: Light body, vegetal, sweet finish; low astringency when well-made.
  • Use Cases: Retail packs, health blends, RTD bases.
Speciality Tea

Speciality & Limited Lots

Distinctive offerings—white, oolong, purple, seasonal marks—curated for connoisseurs.

  • Examples: White (silver tips), Oolong, Purple, Hand-made orthodox styles
  • Typical Profile: Unique aromatics, delicate liquor, high cup clarity.
  • Use Cases: Micro-lots, direct retail, brand storytelling.

Tea Grade Glossary

A comprehensive guide to the tea grades marketed and traded through Combrok — reflecting both CTC and Orthodox manufacture.

Category Grade (Abbr.) Full Name & Description
CTC Black — Main Grades
CTC Main BP1 Broken Pekoe 1 — large even leaf particles producing bright, brisk, full-bodied liquor with clean aroma.
CTC Main PF1 Pekoe Fanning 1 — granular leaf size, bright colour, brisk liquor, and balanced flavour; most common CTC auction grade.
CTC Main PD Pekoe Dust — fine broken particles giving deep colour, strong flavour; ideal for milk teas.
CTC Main Dust 1 Dust 1 — very fine particles offering quick extraction, thick cup, and dark liquor; widely used in tea bags.
CTC Black — Secondary Grades
CTC Secondary BMF / BMF1 / BMFD Broken Mixed Fannings / Broken Mixed Fannings 1 / Broken Mixed Fannings Dust — dusty by-products adding body and colour to blends.
CTC Secondary BP / BP2 Broken Pekoe / Broken Pekoe 2 — slightly larger broken leaf producing medium body and soft liquor.
CTC Secondary DUST / DUST2 Dust / Dust 2 — extremely fine cut giving brisk, coloury cup; ideal for fast infusion blends.
CTC Secondary FNGS / FNGS1 / FNGS2 Fine Netted Grainy Secondary — fine granular grades producing thick, strong liquor and fast brew.
CTC Secondary PD2 Pekoe Dust 2 — finer version of PD with brisk, intense liquor suited to high-speed infusion.
CTC Secondary PF / PF2 Pekoe Fanning / Pekoe Fanning 2 — slightly coarser fannings giving balanced cup brightness and colour.
Orthodox Black — Main Grades
Orthodox Main OP / OP1 Orange Pekoe / Orange Pekoe 1 — long, wiry leaf style yielding bright liquor and brisk, classic flavour.
Orthodox Main FOP Flowery Orange Pekoe — long twisted leaf with tip; aromatic and well-balanced liquor.
Orthodox Main GFOP Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe — tippy leaf giving light golden liquor with floral fragrance.
Orthodox Main TGFOP / TGFOP1 Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe / No. 1 — high tip content; bright, refined liquor with excellent clarity.
Orthodox Main OPA Orange Pekoe A — bold, open leaf grade producing mellow, soft liquor with mild astringency.
Orthodox Main PEKOE / PEKOE1 Pekoe / Pekoe 1 — tightly rolled, curly leaf; strong, full-bodied cup with pleasant grip.
Orthodox Main BOP / BOP1 Broken Orange Pekoe / No. 1 — even broken leaf; bright liquor and medium strength, excellent for blending.
Orthodox Main FBOP Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe — broken leaf with golden tips; rich aroma and bright, brisk liquor.
Orthodox Main FBOPF Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning — finer tippy particles; aromatic, smooth, strong liquor.
Orthodox Main FBOPFSP Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning Special — highest tippy content; complex aroma, golden cup, premium lots.
Orthodox Main GFBOP Golden Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe — bright tippy leaf; flavourful liquor with lively character.
Orthodox Main GBOP Golden Broken Orange Pekoe — larger broken leaf; coloury, full-bodied cup with depth.
Orthodox Main FP Flowery Pekoe — rolled leaf with some tip; smooth liquor and light floral aroma.
Orthodox Black — Secondary Grades
Orthodox Secondary OR / ORL Ordinary / Ordinary Leaf — factory-specific secondary orthodox grades, typically made from late infusions or off-sizes; liquor remains bright and drinkable.
Orthodox Secondary BOPD Broken Orange Pekoe Dust — Strong, fine broken leaf grade; quick infusing, bright coppery liquor, brisk cup.

Looking for specific grades or marks?

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