Tastes differ regarding the flavor of various sorts of tea: some preferring all black; others, all green; and many, a mixture of both in different quantities; though most persons - when not fearful of their nerves - agree that fine Hyson is the best. A good mixture, in point of flavor, we know to be - two-fifths black, two-fifths green, and one-fifth gunpowder: all being, of course, of superior quality.

Tea Canister.

Presuming all ladies to be intimately acquainted with the mode of making tea, yet to some, a few hints on the subject may not perhaps be found objectionable.

Boiling water should alone be used.

Metal tea-pots in preference to earthenware. They retain heat better.

Silver is better than either.

Water Urn.

A spoonful of tea for each person. Heat the tea-pot first with some boiling water, then pour that into the tea-cups to warm them; put in your tea, and pour enough water upon the tea to cover it; let it stand three or four minutes, then nearly fill the tea-pot with water; let it stand a few minutes, and pour out.