Indian grades

In northern India, the description of the crop is much more emphasized and gives a much more accurate indication of quality than in other countries.

• G.F.O.P. Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe
  F.O.P. has a high proportion of buds.
• T.G.F.O.P. Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe
  F.O.P. containing many golden buds.
• F.T.G.F.O.P. Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe
  F.O.P. of exceptional quality.
• S.F.T.G.F.O.P. Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe
  F.O.P. of the finest exceptional quality. A grade that is usually reserved for the best springtime Darjeelings.

A number is sometimes added after the grade to classify, not the fineness of the crop, but the tasting quality of the tea obtained.