Variety #2, a major export of Sri Lanka (5)

I believe the answer is:

pekoe

(Other definitions for pekoe that I've seen before include "brew" , "High-quality black tea" , "Superior grade of black tea" , "Thin mark; run naked" , "Type of black tea" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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