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MANIPULATION OF HYSON TEA. 



an example where the roaster wished to display his 

 skill, rather than as one to be imitated. The steam 

 also arising from the leaves was so considerable that 

 I could scarcely bear my hand over it for an instant. 

 This great accumulation of heat and steam, more 

 than in the manipulation of black tea, is solely to 



be ascribed to the greater depth of the Kuo from 

 the surface of the stove, thereby confining the 

 steam, and preventing that rapid dispersion of the 

 fluids which takes place in a vessel of flatter con- 

 struction. 



About half a pound of leaves were put into the 

 Kuo at one time, when they produced the crackling 



