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[7] Hyson means before rain, or flourishing spring; therefore it is often called "young Hyson." "Hyson Skin" is composed of the refuse of other kinds, the native term being "tea-skins." Refuse of still coarser descriptions is called "tea-bones." Bohea is the name of the hills in the region where it is gathered. Pekoe, or Poco, means "white hair," or the down of tender leaves; Powchong, "folded plant;" Souchong, "small plant." Twankay is the name of a river in the region where it is bought. Congo, from a term signifying "labour," for the care required in its preparation.—"Notes and Queries," Third Series, vi. p. 264.


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