The Seattle Star Newspaper, September 3, 1912, Page 3

> 0 mi TIM | Ra 4 ‘+ i (Her Majesty’s Blend) $1 per pound 50c per 1-2 pound 25c per 1-4 pound The Famous “5 O’Clock Tea” 75c per pound 40c per 1-2 pound 20c per 1-4 pound ie verte el se F Ot sserTrarverRneaate =e er The Great Family Tea “Capital Household” 50c per pound 25c per 1-2 pound 15c per 1-4 pound S00 a We want the tea drinking public to understand that when we say “Ridgways” is the World’s finest Tea we are not making a vain boast. Ridgways in their first advertisement, which was published at the time of their establishment in London in !836, declared their intention of selling the best black tea that could be required for any purpose. This has been the con- trollling principle of their business ever since. They believed and still believe that itis good business policy to market only tea that they know is the best that can be produced. Ridgways Tea is grown in a scientific manner in the most suitable soil for producing the finest crops, and ex- pert knowledge is brought to bear in every operation incident to its production. Not a leaf is packed that does not come up to the high Ridgways standard. The rolling and twisting process is very important in the preparation of teas. It is for the purpose of breaking open the minute cells containing the essence of the tea. Most teas are rolled and twisted by hand, which leaves many of the cells unbroken. Ridgways Tea is rolled and twisted by automatic machinery which breaks every cell. Thus, when hot water is applied to Ridgways Tea, the full flavor is released, which is one reason why so small a quantity goes so far. Many otherwise good teas are spoiled in the firing or drying process, as burning the leaves or leaving any moisture in them gives a bitterness to the taste. The Ridgways method is to spread the leaves on trays in a drying machine, through which hot air is forced and every step is hedged about by safeguards which assure absolute uniformity, thorough drying and no scorched leaves. Ridgways Teas contain no coloring matter or other adulterant. The utmost cleanliness is observed in every operation. Itis put up in: sealed, air-tight, dust-proof packages, which retain its full strength and preserve its freshness. ‘It comes to your table with the true Oriental Tea-Garden Taste. Ridgways Tea enjoys the: LARGEST SALE OF ANY HIGH GRADE TEA in the world. In England it may be found in practically every household, from the King’s Palace to the humblest cottage. Its delicious flavor and delicate aroma are indescribable. You have to try it to get an idea of its marked superiority over any othér tea you ever drank. Owing to its peculiar strength and purity Ridgways Tea gives many extra cups to the pound, and for that reason is economical. ‘ Get a package from your grocer today. At All High-Class Grocers