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epiphyte- on the trees <>t the forests o! Bourbon, or 

 Reunion, and Mauritius. It is a perennial, producing 

 a few green leaves which have a persistent vanilla-like 

 odour. The beverage is prepared by pouring cold water 

 on to the dried leaves, and boiling the liquor for about 

 ten minutes in a tea kettle or other closed vessel. It 

 is then emptied into cups or tea-pot, and sweetened 

 according to taste. The tea possesses an aroma of great 

 delicacy, and leaves a lasting fragrance in the mouth. 



