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    Contrary to popular belief, its name has no resemblance to its taste, nor appearance. A few ideas circulating is that its name was derived from a noble house, or that of another plant which is commonly added with it. What is it, what is the real meaning, and what joke is commonly made regarding the 6 letter acronym it's referred by?

    Question #63963. Asked by peasypod. (Mar 26 06 8:10 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		peasy--If your fine establishment is now open for business...I would like (PLEASE) a cup of your finest Orange Pekoe Tea...

    "The actual explanation, however, is apparently the orange-yellow coloration of the dried tea flower buds, very conspicuous among the dried leaves."

    FTGFOP (Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe)
    A common joke among tea aficionados is that "FTGFOP" actually stands for "Far Too Good For Ordinary People".

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pekoe

    Jun 15 06, 7:18 PM
    peasypod

    		Well done zbee, and what, it only took you three months. ;)


    Jun 15 06, 8:00 PM

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