What does Ceylon Pekoe Classic taste like?

Ceylon Pekoe Classic has a bright natural citrus lift, honey-malt body, and a clean brisk finish. It takes milk, lemon, or honey well without turning muddy or overly astringent.

What is orange pekoe tea?

Orange pekoe is a quality grade for black tea referring to whole-leaf construction, not a flavor. It means the tea uses intact leaves rather than the dust and fannings found in most grocery store bags — which is why it brews more cleanly with better flavor.

Is Ceylon tea good for iced tea?

Ceylon is one of the best teas for iced tea. Its natural citrus brightness stays vivid over ice without going flat or muddy. Use 3–4 sachets in 16 oz of boiling water for 5 minutes as a concentrate, then pour over ice and top with cold water.

Can I use Ceylon Pekoe for an Arnold Palmer?

Yes — Ceylon is the classic base for an Arnold Palmer. Brew it strong (3 sachets in 12 oz for 5 minutes), cool, then mix 50/50 with fresh lemonade over ice. The natural citrus in the Ceylon and the lemon complement each other beautifully.

How long should I steep Ceylon black tea?

3–5 minutes at 200–212°F (93–100°C). Remove the sachet after steeping — leaving it longer than 5 minutes increases astringency. 3 minutes is lighter and more citrus-forward; 5 minutes brings more malt body.

Ceylon Pekoe Classic Orange Pekoe Black Tea

Name: Ceylon Pekoe Classic — Black Tea
Brand: Coo Coo’s Coffee
Availability: InStock

Product Description
Specifications

Black Tea • Single-Origin Sri Lanka • 15 Pyramid Sachets

Brisk, bright,
and properly black

Classic Ceylon orange pekoe with a citrus lift up front, honeyed malt through the middle, and a clean finish that takes milk, lemon, or honey without turning muddy. The house black tea every kitchen deserves.

Bright Citrus Honey-Malt Brisk & Clean Smooth Finish Ceylon Black Tea Med–High Caffeine Single-Origin Sri Lanka Breakfast Classic Pitcher-Perfect Arnold Palmer Base

Caffeine LevelMed–High

HerbalGreenBlackHigh

At a Glance

TypeCeylon orange pekoe black tea

OriginSri Lanka (Ceylon)

Format15 pyramid sachets

CaffeineMed–high — proper morning lift

Best forHot, iced pitcher, Arnold Palmer

Why Ceylon

Ceylon is the name for tea from Sri Lanka — an island whose high-altitude growing regions produce black tea with a distinctive character that separates it from Assam or Darjeeling. It’s brisk and lively with a natural citrus note that comes from the terroir, not from added flavoring. That brightness is the reason Ceylon is the go-to base for classic iced tea and the Arnold Palmer — it stays clean and refreshing even over ice and lemon.

Orange pekoe is a grade designation (not a flavor), referring to whole-leaf quality rather than the fannings and dust that go into most grocery store tea bags. That’s why Ceylon Pekoe Classic brews so much more cleanly — the leaf structure is intact, which means better flavor and less astringency at the same steep time.

OriginSri Lanka

GradeOrange Pekoe

ProcessOrthodox black tea

CaffeineMed–High

FormatPyramid sachets

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Steep It Right — Bert’s Ceylon Baseline

Start Here: Water 200–212°F / 93–100°C • 1 sachet per 8–10 oz • Steep 3–5 min — remove to avoid bitterness

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Classic Hot Mug 1 sachet in 8–10 oz at 200–212°F. Steep 3–5 min — remove the sachet. 3 min is bright and citrus-forward; 5 min brings more malt body. Over 5 min gets astringent — milk helps if you do.

Iced Tea Pitcher 3–4 sachets in 16 oz at 212°F for 5 min (strong concentrate), then pour over a full pitcher of ice and top with cold water to ~64 oz. Ceylon’s natural citrus brightness absolutely shines iced. Sweeten while warm if using sugar — it dissolves much better.

Arnold Palmer Style Brew strong (3 sachets / 12 oz / 5 min), cool, then mix 50/50 with fresh lemonade over ice. Ceylon’s citrus + the lemon is one of the great summer drinks. Use fresh-squeezed lemon if you can.

Milk Tea / Builder’s Style 1 sachet in 6 oz at 212°F for 4–5 min (strong), top with warm whole or oat milk. Ceylon holds up well to milk — the citrus and malt read through without getting muddy. Add honey or sugar to taste.

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Cold Brew Overnight 2 sachets in 24 oz cold water in the fridge for 8–12 hours. Smooth, low-astringency, naturally sweet — a gentler version of Ceylon’s character that’s great straight or over ice with lemon.

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Full Tasting Notes & What to Expect

Ceylon Pekoe Classic is our riff on the house black tea every kitchen deserves. Straight-up Ceylon orange pekoe — no flavoring, no gimmicks — with a brisk citrus sparkle up front, honeyed malt through the middle, and a clean finish that takes milk, lemon, or honey without turning muddy.

Tea Type: Ceylon orange pekoe — single-origin black tea from Sri Lanka

Flavor Notes: bright citrus • honey-malt body • brisk finish • clean aftertaste

Caffeine Level: Med–high — built for breakfast, still smooth all morning

Format: 15 pyramid sachets — whole-leaf quality, no dust

Best Served: Hot, iced pitcher, Arnold Palmer, or milk tea

Servings: ~15 cups at 1 sachet per 8–10 oz (3–4 sachets for a full pitcher)

Blended & packed: Jacksonville, FL • Coo Coo’s Coffee Tea

“Just a good black tea, please.” — This is that tea.

Ingredients & Format

Ingredients: Ceylon orange pekoe black tea (Sri Lanka). Single-ingredient — no added flavors or botanicals.

Format: 15 pyramid sachets

Servings: ~15 cups at 1 sachet per 8–10 oz

Storage: Cool, dry, airtight — away from light, moisture, and strong odors

Grade: Orange pekoe — whole-leaf quality

Shipping & Freshness

Ships quickly after order — sealed pouch keeps it fresh

Local delivery: Free porch delivery to select Jacksonville ZIPs — check your zone

Free shipping on orders $60+ — full shipping info

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors

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Specifications:: Classic Ceylon orange pekoe black tea with brisk citrus lift, honey-malt body and a clean finish. Medium–high caffeine. 15 pyramid sachets. Enjoy hot, iced, or with milk, honey or lemon. Blended and packed in Jacksonville, FL.