It is to be observed, that these Vessels are of a grateful fragrant Smell, resembling those of the _Juniper_, _Cypress_, or _Aloes Tree_, which is certainly owing to the bituminous Earth of which they are formed. Thus we have before observed, that the _Kalenburgian_ bituminous Earth is as fragrant as Violets; and that, according to _Martinius_, it is on account of the Fragrance of these Vessels, that the _Chinese_ are so fond of them, and purchase them at such immense Prices. We have also taken Notice from _Tulpius_, and _Maffæus_, that these Pots, Vessels, and other Pieces of _Tea_ Equipage, are, by the _Chinese_, bought at the Rate of some Thousand _Nobles_, wrapped up in silken Coverings, shewn only to their nearest Friends, and as much valued by them as Adamants, Gems, and curious Medals are by the _Europeans_. Let the _Europeans_, therefore, before they drink _Tea_, which itself is void of Smell, provide themselves with the fragrant Vessels of _Gnihing_, and the Waters of the Rivulet _Vussie_, which they must bring uncorrupted from _China_; and then, on Supposition the Air was the same, which it is not, the same Effects might be produced in _Europe_ by _Tea_, as those which it is boasted to produce in _China_. It is therefore far more congruous to Truth and Reason, to suppose, that the _Chinese_ are free from the Stone, Gout, and arthritic Pains, rather by the Goodness of their Water, than by their _Tea_ alone, which may also contribute something to their Happiness in these Respects. Besides, the Force and Virtue of _Tea_, must be considerably impaired and lost, by the intense Heat of the Sun, during so long a Voyage, in which the _Equator_ must be twice crossed, before the Ships arrive at any _European_ Ports. Hence we know from Experience, that those Persons most consult the Interest of the _Europeans_, who, according to _Mercator_, in his Description of _China_, advise, that _Rhubarb_, with the best Sort of which, _China_ abounds, should be brought through _Persia_ by Land, lest it should be spoiled and corrupted by so long a Voyage. What must therefore happen to _Tea_, or the _Chinese Chamelæagnus_, which is in _China_ frequently toasted in an Iron Pan, so as to corrugate and conglomerate its Leaves, according to _Rhodius_ and _Martinius_? For, if the Virtues of _Rhubarb_, which is a compact Substance, are, by such a Voyage, exhaled, this Misfortune must much more happen to the tender Leaves of _Tea_, which are gathered in the _Spring_, and have a bitterish Taste, but no Smell. Hence we may infer, that these Leaves are, after their Arrival at _Europe_, possessed of a volatile and fixed Salt, but deprived of their Sulphur, especially the most volatile Part of it; for, if they were intirely destitute of Sulphur, they would not take Flame, nor could they be burned. The Author of a Book, intitled, _Artificia Hominum Miranda Naturæ in_ Sina & Europa, in _Chap. 35._ tells us, "that in _Chekiang_, in _China_, there are