Show tl n A afi r JAPES GREAT EXTER detoe rUSE IN DT AMERICA LARGE appropriation BY IMPERIAL FIET TO INFORM AMERICANS TO TEA several months ago the japanese tea guild sent bent to this country a special commission composed ol of mr S mit euh sub ashl president ol of tural assembly and mr J Ohara mem her of japanese parliament to investigate the condition of the japanese tea trade in the united states and canada and to operate cooperate co with mr T furuya and mr T MIu tany the american representatives of the japanese tea guild tn in giving publicity to the merits of japanese teas and the method ot of preparing them for drinking which would insure the best results mr furuya and mr Mizu tany are ara planning to open tea bazars in many of the principal cities in the united states and canada where ladles ladies can enjoy a cup of fine japanese tea made by experts and at we the same time receive instructions which will enable them to make it equally well at home more than halt half the tea consumed in the united states and canada Is of japanese growth yet the majority of americans apparently do not understand how bow to it so as to develop the delicious qualities which it contains it Is belle believed by these gentlemen that hen americans are in possession of the secret of making good tea the consumption in this country will fully equal that of europe in proportion oR I 1 lie he japanese government has appropriated a large fund to aid the japanese tea gro growers Ners and tea merchants in prosecuting this educational work and it Is hoped that american ladles will be apt students the main bureau of the japanese leu ilea guild has issued an recipe for making japanese tea the translation of which to la is as follows first use FL a small dry and thorough ly clean porcelain second rut put in one teaspoonful of 0 tea leaves for each cup of tea desired third when using japanese teas pour on the required quantity of fresh boiled water and let stand with closed lid ild from 2 to 8 minutes never boll the leaves in order to retain the natural flavor japanese tea leaves should be kept in tight can or jar free from moisture note to thoroughly enjoy the natural delicate and sweet flavor of japanese teas neither sugar nor cream should be used |