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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 62, 13 July 1915, Page 2

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It is indeed lend for tlie New Zealand housewife to realise the remarkable changes that have occurred in the lea trade within the last eight months —changes which have resulted in greatly increased prices. As was shown in the first article of this series, tea is in great demand as the beverage of the 25 million men who are under arms to-day. due to the fact that it is the most stimulating and invigorating drink —easily transported and easily handled. But there is another element which exerts almost as great an influence in the steadily rising cost, of tea. This factor is Russia, with its enormous population of over 160 millions, which, at the stroke of a pen —in almost a single night—-has been turned into nation of tea drinkers. , What this means is readily seen when one considers that Until September last the Russian people consumed less than 1 lb. of tea per head per annum; whereas in our own Maoriland the average is over 7-2 lbs, of tea per head per annum. Moreover, the money previously spent on other beverages by Russia is now available for tea. Hence, at the tea auctions, enormous quantities have been bought by Russian representatives; who readily pay increasing prices to secure what they want. As a result, tea to-day costs the blender in New Zealand an average of 2-sd. to 3d. per lb. more than eight months ago, and. unless lie is to face an enormous loss, he has only two alternatives —to reduce his quality or increase his prices. Either course is reasonable, and there is no escape— unless, before the war, he was charging an excessive price tor i itcrior ten. If so, he is still able to sell the same grade at the old figure and probably still make a good profit‘'Amber Tips” policy has always been to give the best value the world can produce at the most reasonable prices. It has been decided to continue (his policy, therefore the price has been slightly increased—-bv 2d. per lb. Although a» I vised hr many to reduce costs by the admixture of harsher, inferior and less healthful teas, the proprietors are determined to maintain that standard ot and value which has made ‘’Amber 1 ips the ■most widely sold blend in the Dominion .to-day—the most largely sold blend of any country in the world in proportion to population. Tims, if die name “Amber. Tips” is on the packet, yon know that it contains (tie finest, purest and best tea that can be produced for the money —that it contains a tea which is so pure and healthful that it can he used by children, and by those with the weakest digestion, without harm. ]t is also well to remember that “ Amber Tips" gives more cups of delicious, fray rant tea of delightful flavour. Thus it still costs you less than others—it is still the cheapest tea in the Dominion, even though the prices have been slightly increased. We believe that the housewives of New Zealand would rather secure the finest value that can be given—even at a slightly in6reased price-than that quality and values should be cheapened. It is now for you to show whether you approve of this decision or not.

I Ips^s 1/10, 2 /-, 2/2 per /6. The only tea that has to increase its prices—the foregoing will tell you why. A. ®. WILLIAM, DESIRES the Piiblict w*- know ih»* he he* Mxk<»n «»i»r *hr KAPONOA liivmil AND BAIT STABLSB, lately e»rriiwl nn by Mr J. WIIW#, end also the MAIL COACH PrRVICF pitwekn I SmATFOBD AND KaFONGI and hopes to merit & f*n there ef public patronage. COACH LEAVES AaPONBA »or Stratford at 9.ifl *rrirl*g <t 11 IK «.m LEAVES STRATF'iro P™* CAPONCJA «t 9.90 pin *hnrp. arriving at Kaponga at 6-16 p-«.