UNBLENDED TEA

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20955, 7 November 1939, Page 6

UNBLENDED TEA

SERVED TO TROOPS REASON FOR COMPLAINTS Unblended tea, which was purchased in bulk by the Government for the military camps, is unsuitable for the purpose, in the opinion of the wholesale grocery trade. In purchasing unblended tea, the Government failed to appreciate that the public taste had been developed toward blended teas. It is stated that the Government acquired stocks as a result of tenders called for the supply of broken orange pekoe tea, which is what is known as a straight tea of a type that is the basis of most standard blended brands. “Such tea is perhaps stronger or different in flavour or colour from that to which the men were accustomed in civil life,” said one expert. “Naturally there were complaints. The Government has, of course, nb facilities for blending tea, and if it desires to cater for the taste of the troops it would be well advised to purchase some standard brand or brands.” The complaints regarding the tea at Hopu Hopu were sustained by Mr J. A. Lee, M.P. YJM.C.A. SERVICES HOPU HOPU CAMP MR LEDGERWOOD TRANSFERRED The Y.M.C.A. marquee at the Hopu Hopu military camp has been transferred to the camp at Papakura, where the secretary, Mr J. Ledgerwood, of Hamilton, is now stationed. The marquee will house table games and equipment until the hutment is completed. Mr lan Mclver will be located at Hopu Hopu to take charge of the same equipment used since the camp was opened, but in a new marquee.