Tea variety Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue is "Tea variety" with the answer being PEKOE. Let's explore why this clue corresponds to the answer:

1. Tea Variety: Pekoe is a term used in the tea industry to classify a specific grade of black tea. It is not a specific type of tea plant or blend, but rather a categorization based on the size and appearance of the tea leaves.
2. Pekoe Grade: Within the pekoe classification, there are further subcategories like 'orange pekoe' and 'pekoe cut black tea' that denote different leaf sizes and qualities.
3. Common Usage: While the term pekoe originally referred to a grade of Chinese tea, it is now widely used in the context of black teas from various regions such as India and Sri Lanka.

Therefore, when the crossword clue hints at a "Tea variety", the answer "PEKOE" fits perfectly as it represents a specific grade of black tea commonly found in tea blends and enjoyed by tea enthusiasts worldwide.

More Answers:

• PEKOE
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Definition of "PEKOE"

a high-quality black tea made from young leaves.

 The Crossword clue "Tea variety" published 51 time/s & has 9 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	6 October 2024	PEKOE
USA Today	29 August 2024	CHAI
New York Times	4 May 2024	ASSAM
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	25 July 2023	OOLONG
Crossword Champ Pro	8 March 2023	PEKOE
L.A. Times Daily	5 January 2023	PEKOE
Vox	1 June 2021	PEKOE
The Telegraph - Quick	26 April 2021	EARLGREY
The Washington Post	7 September 2018	PEKOE
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	4 May 2018	PEKOE
Family Time Crossword	19 March 2018	ICED
Wall Street Journal	23 October 2017	PEKOE
Universal	2 July 2017	PEKOE
L.A. Times Sunday	28 June 2009	OOLONG