noun
- Plural of hyson; a type of Chinese green tea with a twisted or curled leaf shape.
Usage: historical; often used in 18th and 19th century tea trade
Examples
- The merchant imported several chests of hysons from Canton.
- Hysons were among the most popular teas served in English drawing rooms during the Georgian era.
- The tea merchant advertised his finest hysons at premium prices.
- Colonial traders prized hysons for their delicate flavor and appearance.