Monday, July 21, 2025

Strawberry Teacups and Teas

 It's strawberry season!

 

I thrifted these charming Cath Kidston strawberry teacups and saucer a few years ago.

 

 

Dessert by Deb's Wild Strawberries & Northern Lights (Green Tea)
 
  
Dessert by Deb's Strawberry Watermelon Yogurt Pop (Oolong Tea)

Monday, July 14, 2025

Summer Teas: Peaches

I enjoy peach teas throughout the year, but they always taste better teas during the summer!

 

 
Peach Tea #1: Peach & Passion Fruit black tea (Ahmad Tea)
 
 
Peach Tea #2: Peaches & Cream oolong (DavidsTea)
 
 
Peach Tea #3: Peach Pineapple Jelly green tea (Dessert by Deb)

Monday, July 7, 2025

Three Aynsley vintage teacups

A couple of months ago, I found 3 gorgeous Aysnley teacups at a church rummage sale.

 

 
Aynsley Teacup #1
 
 
Aynsley Teacup #2
 
 
Aynsley Teacup #3
 
I love the teacups' elegant sage green colour and gold filigree design which blend together beautifully!

Monday, June 30, 2025

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

Monday, June 23, 2025

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!

Monday, June 16, 2025

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!

Monday, June 9, 2025

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

Monday, June 2, 2025

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

Monday, May 26, 2025

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?

Monday, May 19, 2025

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!

Monday, May 12, 2025

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!

Monday, May 5, 2025

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 

Monday, April 28, 2025

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.

Monday, April 21, 2025

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!

Monday, April 14, 2025

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!