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hyson
[hahy-suhn]
noun
a Chinese green tea dried and prepared from twisted leaves, especially of the early crop young hyson.
hyson
/ ˈɪə /
noun
a Chinese green tea, the early crop of which is known as young hyson and the inferior leaves as hyson skin
Word History and Origins
Origin of hyson1
Word History and Origins
Origin of hyson1
Example Sentences
Among black teas are bohea, congou, souchong, and pekoe; among green, hyson, imperial, and gunpowder.
This afternoon he thought to produce an agreeable surprise in our hostess's mind, by preparing a dish of young hyson.
A little sadly they entered the parlor, but the blazing fire threw warm gleams on the handsomely set table; and the tempting odors of young hyson, fresh bread, and a rook pie filled the room.
Still, I'll engage I am tory enough yet to like the smell of hyson.
Get me a cup of tea—mix it, hyson and souchong, with cream and muffins.
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