INDIA, CHINA AND JAPAN BLENDS.
In the blending of India, China and Japan Teas the dealer must use extreme caution, as the combining of these varieties is comparatively a new departure among American Tea consumers.
No. 1.
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 1 | Assam Pekoe | @ |
| 1 | Formosa Oolong | @ |
| 3 | Basket-fired Japan | @ |
| 10 | Foochow Oolong | @ |
| Average cost | |
No. 2.
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 5 | Assam Souchong | @ |
| 5 | Foochow Oolong | @ |
| 5 | Sun-dried Japan | @ |
| Average cost | |
No. 3.
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 1 | Moning Congou | @ |
| 2 | Assam Souchong | @ |
| 7 | Foochow Oolong | @ |
| Average cost | |
No. 4.
The annexed combination has proven to be a very popular Tea in many sections of Philadelphia and vicinity:—
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 1 | Pan-fired Japan | @ |
| 1 | Moyune Imperial | @ |
| 1 | Choice Assam | @ |
| 6 | Formosa Oolong | @ |
| Average cost | |
No. 5.
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 1 | Broken-leaf Assam | @ |
| 2 | Kaisow Congou | @ |
| 10 | Ning-yong Oolong | @ |
| Average cost | |
In this latter combination both the Ning-yong and Kaisow Congou must be clean; that is, as free from dust as possible at the price, and fairly heavy in body. The Assam being added to impart tone, character and flavor to the whole, it should be fresh and strong, and while a little coarseness may be tolerated in it, an earthy-flavored one must be avoided.