THE LITTLE TEA BOOK 



fallen to the bottom of the cup. This 

 process renders the tea clear, delight- 

 fully fragrant, and appetizing. 



A variety of other cups are also 

 used ; the most prominent being 

 without handles, one or two sizes 

 larger than the Japanese. They are 

 made of the finest china, set in sil- 

 ver trays beautifully wrought, or- 

 nate in treatment and design. 



A complete tea outfit is a part 

 of the outfitting of every Ju-lako 

 "picnic-box" with which every 

 Jap is provided when on a journey, 

 making an excursion, or attending a 

 picnic. The Japanese are very much 

 given to these out-of-door affairs, 

 which they call Hanami "Looking 

 at the flowers." No wonder they are 

 fond of these pleasures, for it is a 

 land of lovely landscapes and heaven- 

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