The Russians, who are a nation of Tea drinkers and use as much tea per head as the Chinese themselves, consume principally China Souchongs and the better grades of Congous, their blends and combinations being chiefly composed of these varieties, so that in sections populated with Russians, Russian Jews and Poles the appended specimens will suffice for their use:—
No. 1.
Intended for a cheap, strong, full-bodied Tea is composed of
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 1 | Common Moning Congou | @ |
| 1 | Common Kaisow Congou | @ |
| 3 | Common Lapsing Souchong | @ |
| Average cost | ||
No. 2.
A good, heavy-bodied medium Tea is formed as follows:—
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 1 | Padrae Congou | @ |
| 1 | Assam Pekoe-Souchong | @ |
| 3 | Lapsing Souchong | @ |
| Average cost | ||
No. 3.
| Parts. | Varieties. | Price. |
| 1 | Kaisow Congou | @ |
| 1 | Ning-chow Congou | @ |
| 1 | China Orange Pekoe | @ |
| 3 | Lapsing Souchong | @ |
| Average cost | ||