Donyi Polo Orange Pekoe Black Orthodox Tea (250gms)

₹900.00

Orange Pekoe is perhaps the classic black tea in the European tradition. Less astringent than our English Breakfast, our Orange Pekoe is ideal anytime one would drink black tea. Enjoy Orange Pekoe with milk and sugar, with lemon, or straight. In “fine” hand plucking, only the top two leaves and bud are picked. This top most “bud” is actually an unopened leaf. The first leaf, just under the bud is known as the pekoe leaf, and the second leaf from the bud is called the Orange Pekoe leaf. They are called “pekoe” from the Chinese word for white hair because the leaf is covered with silver down for two days after opening.

Origin	Donyi Polo Tea Estate, Arunachal Pradesh
Tea Type	Black Tea (Orthodox, Whole Leaf)
Grade	Orange Pekoe (OP) — whole, unbroken leaves
Flavour Profile	Stone fruit, subtle woodiness, brisk NE Indian character
Best With	Plain or with a dash of milk — versatile
Caffeine Level	Medium-High
Net Weight	250 grams
Shelf Life	18 months from packaging

SKU: DPOP Categories: Arunachal, Black Tea, Donyi Polo Tag: Orange Pekoe

Donyi Polo is a tea garden in Arunachal Pradesh — India’s northeast frontier — where tea is grown at elevations that rival Darjeeling’s, but with a distinct terroir that produces something entirely unique. This is not Assam tea. This is not Darjeeling tea. This is Arunachal tea — a category of its own.

Orange Pekoe (OP) is a leaf grade, not a flavour. It refers to whole, unbroken leaves that have been carefully rolled during orthodox processing. This preserves the leaf’s cell structure and produces a tea with greater complexity and nuance than CTC, rewarding those who appreciate the craft of tea.

The Donyi Polo estate’s name means “Sun-Moon” in the local language, reflecting the spiritual connection the people of Arunachal Pradesh have with their land. The garden is located in the pristine hills, surrounded by dense forest and clean mountain air — an environment that naturally produces tea of exceptional purity.

This is one of the most unique teas in our collection. More robust than Darjeeling but more nuanced than Assam — it occupies a fascinating middle ground. For tea explorers looking for something genuinely different, Donyi Polo Orange Pekoe is a discovery worth making.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright, clean amber liquor with warm copper tones.

Aroma: Fresh and complex. Notes of stone fruit with subtle woody undertones.

Flavour: Full-bodied and aromatic with stone fruit notes and subtle woodiness. The briskness and strength typical of Northeast Indian teas is present, but there is a nuanced complexity that sets it apart. More robust than Darjeeling, more refined than Assam.

Body: Full. Substantial and satisfying.

Finish: Clean and lasting. A pleasant warmth with subtle fruity echoes.

Brewing Guide

Tea: 1 heaped tsp per cup | Water: 200ml at 90–95°C | Steep: 3–4 min | Versatile — works plain or with a dash of milk. Morning or afternoon.

What's in the Box

250g Donyi Polo estate Orange Pekoe orthodox tea (whole leaf, single estate). From Arunachal Pradesh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Donyi Polo?

A: Donyi Polo is a tea estate in Arunachal Pradesh, northeast India. The name means “Sun-Moon” in the local language. It produces rare, high-altitude teas that are distinct from both Assam and Darjeeling — a unique terroir that creates a category of its own.

Q: What does Orange Pekoe mean?

A: Orange Pekoe (OP) is a tea grading term referring to whole, unbroken leaves. It is the highest whole-leaf grade in orthodox tea processing. The name has nothing to do with oranges — it is believed to come from the Dutch royal House of Orange.

Q: How is this different from Assam or Darjeeling tea?

A: Donyi Polo occupies a unique position — more robust and full-bodied than Darjeeling, but more nuanced and complex than Assam. The Arunachal Pradesh terroir (high altitude, pristine forest, clean air) produces a distinctive character with stone fruit notes and subtle woodiness that neither Assam nor Darjeeling can replicate.

Q: Can I add milk to this tea?

A: Yes. Unlike most Darjeeling teas, Donyi Polo Orange Pekoe is robust enough to handle a small splash of milk while retaining its character. It also works beautifully plain.

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