The meaniug of the names given to some of our tea brands may not be generally known. "Hyson" means "before the rains," that is, early in the spring ; hence it is often called " Young Hyson." " Hyson Skin" is composed of the refuse of other kinds, the uative term for which "tea skins." " Bohea" is the name of the hills in the region in which it is collected. "Pecoe," or "Peccoe." means white hairs, the down or tender leaves. "Ponehong" means folded plant; "Souchong," small plant. "Twankey" is the name of a small river in the region from whence it is brought. "Congo" is from a term signifying labor, from the care required in its preparation. An unfortunate individual rendered desperate by a disappointment in love attempted to hang himself but forgot to put the rope around his neck, and jumped off the barrrel into a mudhole. Ho did not discover his mistake until he attempted to kick.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume V, Issue 191, 15 August 1870, Page 2
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