Hyson
One of the varieties of green tea. “Ainsi nommé d'un mot
chinois qui veut dire printemps, parce que c'est au commencement
de cette saison qu'on le cueille. ” (M. N. Bouillet.)
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Hyson from Fact Monster:
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