Monday, December 23, 2024

Christmas Teawares

 Christmas time is here!


 
Pretty poinsettia teacups and teapots



The Grinch and friends



Day 9
DIY: Stash's Christmas in Paris herbal tea
Charbrew: Peppermint herbal tea

Day 10
DIY: Pluck's Chocolate Orange black tea
Charbrew: English Breakfast black tea

Day 11
DIY: T Kettle's  Gingerbreak Cookie Rooibos
Charbrew: Afternoon Black Tea

Day 12
DIY: DavidsTea Cardamom French Toast black tea
Charbrew: Summer Berries black tea


Day 13
DIY: Harney & Son's White Christmas white tea
Charbrew: Chamomile herbal tea

Day 14
DIY: Tea at the White House's Sticky Toffee Pudding black tea
Charbrew: Earl Grey black tea

Day 15
DIY: Monarch Tea Co.'s Tangerine Dream rooibos
Charbrew: English Breakfast black tea

Day 16
DIY: Dessert by Deb's Orange Cinnamon Rolls black tea
Charbrew: Rose Blush Black tea


Day 17
DIY: DavidsTea's Eggnog Matcha
Charbrew: Afternoon Tea black tea

Day 18
DIY: DavidsTea's Silver Bells oolong
Charbrew: Summer Berries black tea

Day 19
DIY: Murchie's Christmas Tea black tea
Charbrew: Rose Blush black tea

Day 20
DIY: Clearview Tea Co.'s Gingerbread Pearcake green tea
Charbrew: Chamomile herbal tea


 
Wishing you joy and peace on Christmas!

Monday, December 16, 2024

2025 Tea-Themed Tree

 Putting up my tea-themed tree is a time-consuming labour of love.

 

 
But charming ornaments bring me so much holiday joy!

 

These elegant teapot ornaments were gifted to me by a tea friend last Christmas.


 
This stacked teacups ornament was also a 2023 Christmas gift.
 
 

I ordered this Taylor Swift teacup ornament last year, but it arrived after Christmas.
 
 
My favourite new ornament combines my love of tea and Taylor Swift!
 
 
I found these cute mug ornaments at Wal-Mart this year.
 
 
I can always count on Michaels for pretty tea-related glass ornaments!
 
 
Also new to my tree this year: These pretty holly teapots.
 
 
A friend gifted me this beautiful vintage demitasse cup.
 
 

Monday, December 9, 2024

Tea Advent Calendars: Days 1-8

 The countdown to Christmas is on!


Day 1
DIY: Steve's Teas Vanilla Honeybush
Charbrew: English Breakfast black tea

Day 2
DIY: DavidsTea's Dark Chocolate Orange black tea
Charbrew: Chamomile

Day 3
DIY: Dessert by Deb's Salted Maple Sugar Croquembouche oolong
Charbrew: Earl Grey black tea

Day 4
DIY: Blue Mountain Tea Co.'s Poached Pear Brule black tea
Charbrew: Afternoon Tea black tea


Day 5
DIY: Kusmi Tea's Tropical White
Charbrew: English Breakfast black tea

Day 6
DIY: Murchie's Tea's Roasted Chestnut black tea
Charbrew: Rose Blush black tea

Day 7
DIY: DavidsTea's Gingerbread matcha
Charbrew: Chai black tea

Day 8
DIY: Harney & Sons' Celebration black tea
Charbrew: Peppermint herbal tea


Due to the ongoing Canada Post, I haven't mailed any Christmas cards yet. I hope that the postal workers reach a fair deal soon.

Monday, December 2, 2024

2024 Tea Advent Calendars

This year, I have two Tea Advent calendars.

 

I bought Charbrew's Winnie-the-Pooh "25 Days of Tea" because it featured Eeyore, my favourite character!
 
In 2022, I had Charbrew's Alice in Wonderland Tea Advent, so I already know that the Tea Advent contains standard blends such as English Breakfast, Earl Grey, chai, etc. I just wish that the teabags were labelled.

 

This is the tenth year that I create my own  "Drink What I Own" Tea Advent calendar from teas in my collection.

 

 
November tea empties
 
 What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Peach Crumble Cake black tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Almond Meyer Lemon Shaker Pie rooibos
2) DavidsTea Pumpkin Chai black tea
3) Murchie's Carrot Cake rooibos

Monday, November 25, 2024

Swiftea Mugs

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour stopped by "Tayronto" (Toronto) for 6 shows this month.


 
Photo Credit: City of Toronto
 
Sadly, I wasn't able to get tickets for any of the 6 local  hometown shows, so I watched the grainy livestreams while sipping tea from my Swiftea mugs.
 
This gorgeous Taylor Swift mug was handmade by Potter by the Sea.
 
 
Taylor in her different eras showed up when you add hot water to this heat-changing mug.


Taylor played one of my favourite Lover songs (a deep cut!) as a surprise song.
 
Night 1: False God


Speak Now is my favourite era, so I was thrilled that Taylor played four Speak Now surprise songs in Toronto.

Night 2: Mine
Night 5: Better Than Revenge
Night 6: Ours
Night 7: Sparks Fly


Taylor also played surprise songs from Midnights.

Night 3: You're On Your Own Kid
Night 6: You're Losing Me
 
 
Since I couldn't attend the Eras show, I did the next best thing and went to the Taylor Swift Style book signing at the Kitchener Central Library. The conversation with the author, Sarah Chapelle (a Canadian Swiftie!) explored Taylor's fashion over the years. 


 
I appreciated how Sara's handwritten note referenced, Style, one of my favourite 1989 tunes!

Monday, November 18, 2024

Autumn Teas: Chais

 November flush, and your chai cures.


 
Chai #1: Pumpkin Chai black tea by DavidsTea
 
 
Chai #2: Fortune Cookie Chai pu-erh by DavidsTea
 
 
Chai #3: Horchata Chai by DavidsTea
 
 
Chai #4: Famous Lion Chai by T by Daniel
 
 
Chai #5: Monarch Chai by Monarch Tea Co
 
 
Chai #6: Caribbean Chai fruit infusion by T Kettle

Monday, November 11, 2024

Remembrance Day

On November 11th, we observe Remembrance Day in Canada. We pay tribute to the Veterans who made sacrifices for our freedoms.


 
The poppy is a symbol of remembrance.