Teas for Canada Day

When my brother came home for a brief visit, he brought some new teas from a Canadian-owned tea shop, Totalitea, that will be perfect for celebrating Canada Day (July 1).

 

Totalitea #1: Chinook Breeze green tea had blue pea flowers that made the tea looked blue.

 

 

Totalitea #2: Rocky Mountain Herbs herbal tea

 

 

Totalitea #3: Nanaimo Bar black tea was enjoyed with a cookie inspired by the same Canadian dessert! 

 

 

June tea empties

 

 What I have already restocked:
1) DavidsTea Banana Matcha
2) DavidsTea Cactus Rose green tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Sakura Milk Panna Cotta oolong
2) Dessert by Deb's Salted Maple Sugar Croquembouche oolong
3) Steve's Teas Raspberry Cream Earl Grey black tea

First cold-brewed tea of the summer!

Did you know that June is National Iced Tea Month?

 

 

On the first day of summer, I enjoyed this tasty cold-brewed Raspberry Lemon Verbena herbal tea.

 

This cold-brewed Cactus Rose green tea was another refreshing summer beverage.

I'll definitely be drinking lots of cold-brewed teas to stay in cool this heat wave!

A Royal Albert OCR teapot ornament

This week I'm sharing another treasure that I found at a church rummage sale recently.

 

 

This Royal Albert Old Country Roses teapot ornament was only $5!

 

 

I can't wait to hang this beauty on my tea-themed Christmas tree this year!

A black and gold Paragold teacup

This week, I'm sharing a vintage Paragon teacup that I recently purchased at a church "Teas and Treasures" sale for only $3!

 

 

The elegant gold and black design caught my eye.

 

 

I have a weakness for teacups that are decorated inside.

 

 

The Paragon backstamp, circa 1939-1949

London Fog Ice Cream

As we move into summer weather, I keep an eye out for tea-inspired ice cream.

 

I love the creamy London Fog ice cream by President's Choice, a Canadian brand sold at Loblaws grocery stores. It tasted just like a creamy Earl Grey! 

 

May tea empties

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Almond Coconut Ginger Pastry Cream rooibos
2) Dessert by Deb's Raspberry Coconut Parfait black tea
3) Murchie's Cherry Blossom green tea

Tea-themed garden decor

A few weeks ago, a friend gifted me a metal garden sign from Dollarama.

 

 

 

A charming cat sitting in a teacup!

 

  

At a thrift store recently, I spotted these whimsical garden decor which repurposed old teacups and dishes.

 Do you have any tea-related garden decor?

Dessert by Deb's Oh Canada Sweets Collection

This month, I've been enjoying some new teas from Dessert by Deb's Oh Canada Sweets Collection.

 

 

Tea #1: Prairie Vanilla Custard Flapper Pie black tea

 

I've never actually had prairie vanilla custard flapper pie, but I enjoyed this tasty blend's creamy flavour.

  

 

Tea #2: Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake black tea

 

Another delicious creamy tea with chocolate and coconut notes.

 

 

 Tea #3: Maple Dipped Donuts & Coffee black tea

 

I'm not usually a fan of coffee-flavoured teas, but this was a lovely tea with a balance of maple and mocha notes.

 

 

Tea #4: Wild Strawberries & Northern Lights green tea

 

This fruity green tea would make a refreshing iced tea!

 

 

Tea #5: Sakura Watermelon in High Park oolong tea

 

I've never met a watermelon tea that I didn't like, so this floral watermelon blend was right up my alley!

2nd Annual Milton Tea Fest

 A few weeks ago, I attended the 2nd Annual Milton Tea Fest.

 

 

I admired the lovely tea-themed artwork.

 

 

It was quite busy, so I only took pictures of some of the vendors.

 

 

My modest tea haul!

2025 Spring Pottery Show and Sale

One of the hallmarks of spring is the Hamilton Potters Guild's Spring Pottery Show & Sale.

 

Pottery by Diane Irons

 

 

I was intrigued by this unique Deborah Doran teapot.

 

 

More interesting teapots
 

 

Pretty mugs for spring

 

 

April tea empties 

 

What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Boba Milk black tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Berry Custard Meringue rooibos 

Belated Birthday Tea-Themed Gifts

It's always fun to receive belated birthday gifts.

 

 

How cute are these miniature tea sets?

 

 

I love the artwork of these punny teas: Albert EinsTEAn RelativiTEA (Organic Moroccan ExperiMINT Green Tea) and Nikola TEAsla Low Voltage (Jasmine Green Tea).

 

 

 

Time for Tea towel

 

 

Dog in a saucer and "All you need is 🩷" magnet.

My first handmade matcha bowl

A few weeks ago, I purchased my first handmade matcha bowl!

 

 

This matcha bowl was crafted out of granite stoneware clay by Little Ginkgo Crafts.

 

 

I adore the beautiful purple jade glaze!

 

 

 

 I look forward to making matcha in my gorgeous new bowl!

Easter Decor 2025

The bunnies have broken loose!

 

 

How green are my teacups?

 

 

Tower of teapots

 

 

My purple teawares always make an appearance in Easter.

 

 

Some more bunnies to love

 

 

A sweet Easter-themed tea time

 Happy Easter!

A Royal Albert Teacup

 Let's kick off April with a pretty pink floral teacup!

 

I found this vintage Royal Albert bone china teacup at a church rummage sale a few years ago.

 

 

I love teacups that are decorated inside!

 

 

The back design

Church rummage sales season is just around the corner...I look forward to hunting for more teacups!

Maple Teas for March

 It's maple season in Canada!

 

Maple Tea #1: Simply Maple Breakfast black tea (DavidsTea)

 

Maple Tea #2: Manoomin Maple black tea (DavidsTea)

 

Maple Tea #3: Coconut Maple Custard black tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

 

March tea empties 

What I have already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Mango Raspberry Sunset rooibos
2) DavidsTea's Cactus Rose green tea

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Dessert by Deb's Caramel Custard Flan rooibos
2) Murchie's Snowflake black tea
3) Celestial Seasonings' Black Cherry herbal tea

More tea-related Easter decor at HomeSense

 The tea-related Easter bunny decor continue to multiply at HomeSense (aka HomeGoods).

 

 

I had to exercise great willpower to leave this Peter Rabbit teacup behind at the store.

 

 

 

Bunnies in teacups and teapots.

 

Have you started decorating for Easter?