October is National Apple Month

 Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends!

I'm also celebrating National Apple Month by trying different apple teas.

 

Apple Tea #1: Apple Vanilla Cardamom Tarte Tatin black tea by Dessert by Deb

 

Apple Tea #2: Apple Cider black tea by Steve's Teas

 

 

Apple Tea #3: Ringo (Apple) Sencha green tea by Momo Tea

 

 

Apple Tea #4: Apple Crumble honeybush by Three 6 Tea

 

How do you like them apples?

Anne of Green Gables Mug

It seems only fitting that I share my handmade Anne of Green Gables mug this month.

 

This beautiful mug was crafted by Milushka, a talented potter in Croatia who specializes in storytelling ceramics.

 

“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.”

 

 "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."

Autumn Teas: Caramel, Toffee, and Maple Blends

I've spent September enjoying cozy cups of caramel, toffee, and maple teas!

 

 

Caramel Teas by Dessert by Deb 

 

Left: Hojicha Caramelized Butterscotch Blondies roasted green tea

 

Center: Caramel Custard Flan rooibos

 

Right: Vanilla Caramel Spice Snack Cake black tea

 

 

Maple Teas

 

Top (L-R): Salted Maple Sugar Croquembouche oolong tea; Triple Berry Maple French Toast black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

Bottom (L-R): Maple Toffee black tea (Murchie's); Maple Oolong (Magic Hour); Manoomin Maple (DavidsTea)

 

 

Toffee Teas

 

Left: Hojicha Sticky Toffee Pudding roasted green tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

Right: English Toffee pu-erh (DavidsTea)

 

 

September tea empties

What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Blueberry Lavender Angel Food Cake black tea
2) Stash's Decaf Pumpkin Spice black tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Cookies and Cream oolong

2024 Autumn Decor

I've got something to confess: my autumn decor has been up since the Labour Day weekend!

Pumpkins galore!

 

Tower of teapots

How do you decorate for the fall season?

3rd Annual Ginormous High Tea Party at Steve's Teas

Last Saturday, I attended the 3rd Annual Ginormous High Tea Party hosted at Steve's Teas party. 

 

Since the tea room was busy, I didn't get much photos during the party. But you can see the charming decor from my visit back in April.

 

 

The fireplace mantle's elegant fall decor.

 

 

Complimentary cucumber sandwiches and scones with Devonshire cream and jam were offered.

 

There were 3 different teas available:

1) Decaf Caramel Apple Iced Black Tea

2) Cream Earl Grey Black Tea

3) Sweet Chai O'Mine Black Tea (loved the name!) 

 

I brought this pretty pink teacup from my collection to compete in 2024's Fanciest Tea Cup in Brantford, but I didn't win.

 

I enjoyed the Sweet Chai O'Mine Black Tea and Decaf Caramel Apple Iced Black Tea.

 

We loved the delicious scones so much that we purchased some for take-out.

 

 

I also brought home the tasty Apple Cider black tea.

Tea time at home: Scone with the tasty Vanilla Honeybush.

Acquiring a mug on my wish list

Raise your hand if you have a list of teawares that you're in search of (ISO) when you go thrifting.

A few weeks ago, I was at a local thrift store and couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted the DavidsTea watermelon nordic mug on their shelf! I practically skipped to the cash register!

 

The watermelon nordic mug was released several years ago and I always regretted not buying it when it was still available. 

The mug was in pristine condition and came with a stainless steel infuser. It's perfect for my watermelon oolong teas!

 

I also couldn't resist picking up this cute colour-changing parrot mug.

Have you scored any thrifty treasures lately?

Summer Teas: Coconuts and Peaches

 Summer went away, still the yearning stays for the fun fruity teas!

Coconut teas

 

Top (L-R): Lychee Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream black teas (Murchie's)

 

Bottom (L-R): Coconut Cream Pie Chai black tea (Dessert by Deb) and Tropicalia fruit infusion (DavidsTea)

Peach teas

Top (L-R): Peach Crumble Cake black tea; Peach Oat Milk Soft Serve herbal tea; Peach Pineapple Jelly green tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

Bottom (L-R): Lavender Peach Pound Cake green tea (Dessert by Deb); Peach Matcha (DavidsTea): Peach Apricot white tea (Clearview)

August tea empties

What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Coconut Cream Pie Chai
2) Dessert by Deb's Matcha Key Lime Pie
3) DavidsTea's Peach Matcha