I admit, I go a little overboard when it comes to tea. I love black tea, green tea, white and red tea, herbal tea, and even chai tea. I love teacups, teapots, pretty little plates, and antique silver spoons.
I have hot tea every morning. I still remember when I got a fancy invitation for a very fancy tea. I was SOOO excited, and guess what? They didn’t even have hot tea, it was just iced tea. I have to admit, I was a little bit deflated. They were very sweet ladies, but I was expecting hot tea in a tea cup. I think this would have never happened at Downton Abbey. I would have been served a proper tea.
I hope when you are alone, and you reach for a cup of tea, you will grab the prettiest cup in your house.
I mean, why not? They are your cups, so you might as well use them.
And while you are at it, grab a cookie or a Madeleine too. These scrumptious dishes are courtesy of my partner,
Since loose teas have to be meticulously made at the correct temperature of water, you might as well use the very best tea cups you have. I have my mother’s cherished Bavaria tea set that has 24 carat trim on it in my display cabinet, but still have not used it–I think I just might now-perhaps this weekend! Have a good upcoming weekend-massive rain is on the way to Delaware, so it may be a good time for me to make some tea and relax for a change!
We officially give you permission to use them. You will make your mother happy, Bavaria proud and the tea cups useful again! Remember Beauty and the Beast? The mansion’s furniture was just waiting to be used again. I will enjoy mine this weekend too!
Blessings, Carmen H
I love that teapot how pretty!
I’m more of a coffee drinker, but I must admit… I cannot pass up a pretty tea cup!! Beautiful! I love you style, Anita!!!
I love tea as well. Nothing better to warm you than a cup of tea with a little lemon and a delicious cookie. Always use your most beautiful cup. I am if the belief to use everything you have no reason to save it . Enjoy it all !!
Love your site Anita. You make the simplest things very special!
Dear Anita,
I have to tell you. Yesterday, your pediment topic gave me inspiration to hang mine since it’s been sitting in my closet for a year now. Hung it above the front entry door. Then just as i finished working
around the house, a friend of mine stopped over with some tea she brought me from England. Guess
what we had in my fancy, inherited teacups?
I wonder what other surprises are in store….
ANN P.
Ann, that is amazing. We’re on the same track this week.
I have to admit to being one of those ladies. I love cold sweet tea. But you have beautiful cups and I love the photos! Very pretty!
Hot tea, iced tea ~ I like them both! Your tea pot and cups are charming.
Happy Weekend!
I’ve loved tea with milk and sugar ever since spending a semester in England during college. And scones (no raisins, no cinnamon chips, just classic plain scones) and clotted cream. High times, indeed.
Teatime is something special, so I say go all out. : – )
Lovely post.
Such cute dishes. I would love to come for some tea. My favorite tea’s are fruit flavored. I also enjoy chamomile with honey.
Anita,
I don’t drink ice tea, dear friend!
At our home, it’s always hot tea!!!
Lovely pattern by Heritage Lace!!!
Fondly,
Pat
I love the idea of taking out your nice china and having a tea party for no reason at all! We should not be saving such beautiful pieces for just a few special occasions. Lovely photos.
I also drink tea every morning! I use pretty tall mugs for my tea. I agree, why not use your pretty things. I figure if something gets broken, lucky me, I get to go shopping! If it’s an heirloom, I’m on the hunt to replace it! Life is short, enjoy it.
I collect tea pots and tea cups and have ever since my Little Hawaiian Grandmother got me started way back when I was in my 20’s. She was an amazing little lady at 4’10. She lived in a remote area in Northern California with no electricity and yes she still used an outhouse, but it was cleaner than most bathrooms today. She got me hooked on tea as a child. She would make us a cup of tea in one of her beautiful fancy tea cups with milk and a heaping spoon of sugar. To this day I still have tea parties for my grand children in their teens. I make special cookies or fancy little cakes. I call it making memories! When my adult Son comes over he always asks for a cup of tea (Grandma Katie’s version). Thank you for sharing your post today as it has brought back some wonderful memories.