In this combination the Assam must be strong and pungent and the Congou selected for its sweetness and briskness, and both free from coarseness and should be neither thin or sour.

No. 3.

Parts.Varieties.Price.
¼Scented Orange Pekoe@
1Padrae Souchong@
2Assam Souchong@
2Moning Souchong@
Average cost

This combination is of great strength and intended only for those who prefer a heavy dark-liquored Tea, as it is much too strong to please the average taste.

No. 4.

The following combinations are very popular among English Tea consumers in this country, and will be found to suit the average taste for scented Tea-blends.

Parts.Varieties.Price.
1Formosa Oolong@
1Orange Pekoe@
2Assam Pekoe@
2China Souchong@
4Kaisow Congou@
6Moning Congou@
Average cost

The base or foundation of this blend, as will be noticed, is composed of Moning Congou, the Souchong enriching it, and the Kaisow being added to give it the requisite flavor, the Pekoe imparting aroma, and the Oolong smoothness, while the Assam adds body, sharpness and pungency to the whole.