The three most satisfactory and attractive blends in Black Teas, however, are composed as follows, which may be divided into Choice, Extra Choice and Choicest, and are warranted to suit any taste or section of the country, in addition to the fact that the dealer need not carry too many kinds for their preparation.

No. 15.
CHOICE.

Parts.Varieties.Price.
2Kaisow Congou@ .30
8Foochow Oolong@ .30
Average cost.30

No. 16.
EXTRA CHOICE.

Parts.Varieties.Price.
2Moning Congou@ .35
2Basket-fired Japan@ .35
6Foochow Oolong@ .35
Average cost,.35

No. 17.
CHOICEST.

Parts.Varieties.Price.
2Fine Ning-chow Congou@ .40
2Fine Basket-fired Japan@ .40
6Fine Formosa Oolong@ .40
Average cost,.40

Ning-chow is one of the best of the Moning Congou Teas for blending purposes; the finer grades being Pekoe-tipped and flavored. The dried leaf is small, evenly curled and grayish-black in color, while the infused leaf is of a bright-brown color with a tendency to red in the cup. The liquor is rich, ripe and full in body, and the flavor is more delicate and aromatic than that of any of the other varieties of Congou Tea. The medium and lower grades will also be found very useful to the dealer, as they are heavy and strong in liquor, combining advantageously with most of the other Teas and keeping as a general rule much better.