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of the leaf is as a rule rough and irregular, but the aroma 

 obtained by smelling it is particularly attractive. 



Certain parts of the United Kingdom, and those en- 

 gaged in the Ships Stores trade, are partial to a China tea, 

 which is always exported in twenty or twenty-one 

 pound boxes. It is known as Paklin. The leaf in this 

 instance has its own distinguishing features, being small 

 and even, and of a deep black colour. Although Pak- 

 lins are sometimes employed to drink without blending 

 with other growths, yet a Kintuck or pure Moning is 

 the more desirable. 



Another tea usually packed in twenty-pound boxes 

 is known by the strange name of " New Make," but 

 during recent years this class of China tea has not been 

 imported except in very small quantities. 

 \ A most important tea which is not appreciated as it 

 should be is " Oolong." When once this tea from 

 Formosa has been tasted, it is difficult to forget the 

 delightfully suggestive flavour of peaches, or the subtle 

 hint of the fragrant presence of Azaleas. 



In America Oolongs meet with considerable favour, 

 and are consumed in large quantities, but in England 

 they are used in small proportions in order to add 

 flavour to a blend. As a rule, one-eighth or one-tenth 

 is sufficient to give a unique tone to a mixture. In 

 addition to the foregoing, samples of fancy teas should 

 also be obtained, the appearance of the leaf being 

 especially noted. Fancy and Green teas, except for 

 export trade, are now very sparingly used, but a know- 

 ledge of them is useful. The following are the most 

 important : 



Caper 



Gunpowder 



Scented Orange Pekoe 



Young Hyson 



