Black Tea

CTC & Orthodox Grades • Dust to Whole Leaf

SFD – SUPER FINE DUST

SFD Super Fine Dust tea

The finest particle size among dust teas, giving a strong, dark liquor and brisk character. Preferred in tea bags and quick-brewing blends.

Cup Profile

LiquorVery strong, quick brew, deep red cup
Common UseTea bags, fast infusion teas

SRD – SUPER RED DUST

SRD Super Red Dust tea

Slightly coarser than SFD, with a bright reddish liquor and strong taste. Very popular for blends that require quick infusion and strong cup.

Cup Profile

LiquorStrong, bright red liquor, brisk
Common UseDomestic dust blends, strong cup drinkers

RD – RED DUST

RD Red Dust tea

Coarser than SRD, but still in dust category. Produces bright red liquor with medium to strong strength.

Cup Profile

LiquorMedium-bodied, reddish, brisk
Common UsePopular in South Indian tea markets for everyday consumption

PD – PEKOE DUST

PD Pekoe Dust tea

A dust grade slightly bigger in size than RD. Brews a bright cup with medium strength.

Cup Profile

LiquorBalanced cup, good briskness, medium body
Common UseBlends where dust is needed but not overly fine

PF – PEKOE FANNINGS

PF Pekoe Fannings tea

Smaller broken leaf particles that brew a bright, quick cup, stronger than leaf but lighter than dust grades.

Cup Profile

LiquorBright, brisk, fairly strong
Common UseBlended teas, tea bags, loose black teas

BP – BROKEN PEKOE

BP Broken Pekoe tea

Larger broken leaf grade, produces a medium-strong cup with good color. Retains more leaf character than dust grades.

Cup Profile

LiquorFull-bodied, brisk, aromatic
Common UseLoose teas, blended leaf-dust mixes

BOP – BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE

BOP Broken Orange Pekoe tea

One of the most recognized broken grades. Balanced in liquor strength and aroma, widely traded in bulk exports.

Cup Profile

LiquorMedium to full-bodied, bright, strong aroma
Common UsePremium blends, export markets, loose tea packs

PEKOE

Pekoe tea

Whole-leaf or slightly broken, rolled leaf grade. Produces a lighter cup, smooth and aromatic. Considered higher-end in orthodox teas.

Cup Profile

LiquorLight-bodied, delicate, aromatic
Common UseOrthodox teas, specialty blends, retail packs