[39] At the end of the season, however, sunning has more than the above effect. It then makes the Tea “Chubby” in form, of a reddish colour, and improves the strength of the liquor.
[40] It is better, because the “tips” having been hard-rolled give stronger liquor.
[41] It was the best, but is superseded by a new rolling-machine (Jackson’s) I have seen quite lately.
Note to Third Edition.—Jackson’s rolling-machine, by a late Calcutta legal decision, is declared to be simply Kinmond’s, with alterations. As Jackson is now prohibited from selling his machines, I presume the two inventors will come to some understanding as to the alterations, which are most certainly improvements.
[42] I had not seen Jackson’s machine when I thought as above.
[43] Unfortunately it is not. It is advertised at Rs. 300, with a yearly royalty of Rs. 50 the first year and 20 after. The royalty should be dropped, and the machine sold for Rs. 150, which would give the inventor a good profit.
[44] Note to 3rd edition.—It is a question no longer. Many besides myself have now proved that charcoal fumes are in no way necessary.
[45] See this subject further discussed in the [Addenda].
[46] I now believe Jackson’s rolling-machine, previously alluded to, will finish the rolling entirely.
[47] Note to 3rd edition—I am now sending out the glass necessary for a glass withering house to be erected on the garden just finished in the Western Dooars.