Monday, August 14, 2017

Afternoon Tea with English Flowers

Happy National Afternoon Tea Week!

"Summer Passion" by The Polar Tea Co. was a herbal blend of pineapple, papaya and lemon.

 The tea tasted sweet and fruity. 
I had made it as a hot tea, but it would also be refreshing as an iced tea.

Paragon is one of my favourite teacup makers. 
This pattern is called "English Flowers."

Can you identify these English flowers?
(Because I have no clue!)

A butter tart and vanilla slice was the perfect accompaniment to my afternoon tea!


I'm joining the following parties this week:
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21 comments:

  1. LorrieAugust 14, 2017 at 11:31 PM

    I didn't know it was afternoon tea week. What a fun thing to celebrate. I like the shape of many of the Paragon tea cups.
    The blue flowers look like forget-me-nots. Can't identify the others.

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  2. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 15, 2017 at 7:54 AM

    Your Paragon teacup is a beauty, Margie, and the tea blend sounds delightful. I could go for both of those yummy treats, which would make my sweet tooth very happy!

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  3. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 15, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    What a perfect tea respite!

    And your teacup is beautiful, sweet friend. Hugs.

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  4. Louca por porcelanaAugust 15, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    Oh my!I really love that teacup!Just WONDERFUL!

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  5. tealadyAugust 15, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    Margie, the "Summer Passion" tea sounds amazing, I actually like a fruity tea from time to time. As far as my memory can serve me the yellow flowers are called Craspedia there are many different sizes and can grow as big as a tennis ball, the blue flowers are Harebill, they are actually a weed, the red flowers were harder for me to see but I think that they are actually in the snap dragon family. I could be wrong but if my Floral design background serve's me right that's what they are.The Harebill is also known as a blue bell( a cousin). Tea week I will be celebrating, not that I need an excuse but it does let me celebrate a cookie to go with my tea. Happy Tea Week

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  6. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeAugust 15, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    Ohh that tea sounds lovely! I LOVE Paragon! I have several cups/saucers from them -- they are among my favorites. Your sweets look yummy too! I'm not a good identifier of flowers but that cup and saucer is lovely too!

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  7. Kelly @ Homespuns 'n HayfieldsAugust 15, 2017 at 6:09 PM

    Hi Margie, I laughed at your flower comment. I was waiting for you to tell us the types of flowers. It's a beautiful tea cup and the tea sounds delicious.

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  8. xinexAugust 16, 2017 at 12:05 PM

    I like Paragon too and your teacups look gorgeous, Margie. They sure make beautiful china, don't they?....Christine

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  9. SylviaAugust 16, 2017 at 2:02 PM

    Margie, That is a nice tea cup. Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Sylvia D.

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  10. Two Cottages And TeaAugust 16, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    Perfect afternoon tea! Such a pretty teacup and your sweets look so yummy!

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  11. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 17, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    Tea in that gorgeous Paragon teacup must be heavenly! Yes, I too love Paragon, the most beautiful teacups 've seen.
    Thank you for your visit sweet lady.
    Fabby

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  12. KarenAugust 17, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    Hi Margie,
    I love your teacups today! So beautiful! I don't know the flower names either. Happy National Afternoon Tea Week - I didn't know it existed. Blessings, Karen

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  13. Tea in TexasAugust 17, 2017 at 3:25 PM

    The lovely flowers are so appropriate this time of year. Paragon is a wonderful china company and I have several pieces of it. Your summer time fruit tea is just perfect for tea time. Hope you will pop over and view my post on Seashore tea time!
    Have a great week!
    Pam

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  14. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comAugust 17, 2017 at 3:31 PM

    Margie, I love that cup and saucer! A friend gave me a set of white napkins, each with a different flower embroidered on it, and they would go perfectly with this pattern!

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  15. Parsimonious Décor DarlingAugust 17, 2017 at 11:15 PM

    That tea sounds delicious! I really enjoy teas with fruit infusions, this one sounds so good. Your china is lovely, too, I've never seen this pattern!

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  16. September VioletsAugust 18, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    You sure know how to enjoy a cup of tea Margie ;) Your teacup is very sweet.
    Wendy

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  17. JenniferAugust 19, 2017 at 12:05 AM

    Lovely english flowered tea cups! Looks like it was lots of fun, and delicious!

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  18. LillieAugust 21, 2017 at 12:03 AM

    Oh my! those teacups are so pretty.

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  19. Bernideen August 21, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    Dear Margie: I love, love Paragon English Bone China Cups and Saucers! Always a delight and thank you for your tea "review" on your delicious Summer Passion! Thanks for sharing and linking.

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  20. SchotzyAugust 22, 2017 at 7:43 PM

    Your fruited herbal tea sounds amazing. Would love to try that in an iced glass. Thanks for visiting my blog,too.

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  21. Antiques And TeacupsAugust 29, 2017 at 9:57 AM

    Hi Margie...you always find the best new tea! Sounds delis! I love the pretty teacup too! Sorry I am late...been all over the place with Birthday, visiting friends and a last mi use cruise while work was being done on the house. Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea
    Ruth

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