No. 5.
Another very similar scented Tea-blend that may be prepared cheaper, but which will not prove quite as satisfactory, is composed as follows:—
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 1 | Foochow Oolong | @ |
| 1 | Orange Pekoe | @ |
| 1 | Scented Caper | @ |
| 2 | Assam Congou | @ |
| 2 | China Souchong | @ |
| 6 | Kaisow Congou | @ |
| 6 | Moning Congou | @ |
| Average cost | ||
The Moning Congou forming the base of this combination not possessing the strength and flavor of these used in the first, an extra quantity of Assam is required to tone them up. The equal proportion of Kaisow imparting a richer flavor as well as toning down the high toast of the Assam used in it, the Pekoe giving an aroma or “bouquet” to the entire blend.
ENGLISH TEA BLENDS.
Blended Teas are the rule in England, where the skillful mixing of Teas has become a science; very little, if any, Tea being sold to consumers in its original state, every dealer, both wholesale and retail, being noted for or identified with some unique or particularly flavored blend of Tea. The majority of these combinations, although markedly distinct and differing widely in flavor and almost opposite in character, are skillfully combined, the greatest care being taken that no Tea is introduced into a blend that may act detrimentally upon the others forming the combination, which proves that no matter how great the divergence in the Teas whenever knowledge and judgment is brought to bear on the subject success is sure to follow. And, again, that, although most of the combinations are exceedingly popular, there is still ample room for the introduction of new ones as well as for improvement on those in use at present. But the knowledge and skill displayed by English Tea dealers in this particular branch of their business is only attained by frequent tests and experiments, that is, by generally mixing together from three to five samples of Tea differing in variety, grade and character, and alternately changing and substituting the qualities and quantities until they eventually succeed in producing a Tea at a more moderate price, identified with themselves, and more satisfactory to their customers, in addition to differing in every respect from the Teas offered by their competitors.
No. 1.
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 1 | Fruity Moning Congou | @ |
| 1 | Fine Ceylon Congou | @ |
| 1 | Fine Assam Congou | @ |
| 1 | Fine Scented Caper | @ |
| Average cost | ||
The Moning should be thick and heavy in liquor and also the Ceylon, while the Caper must be highly scented.