A mug from a church rummage sale

Last Saturday, I attended the first church rummage sale of the season. They didn't have any vintage bone china teacups or teapots, but I did spot this pretty floral contemporary mug.

 

 

Did I need another mug? No.

 

But it was only $1 CAD... 

 

 

 ...and I loved how the interior said "A cup of tea just for me".

 

So I considered the mug purchase as a charity donation!

Tea Empties

 I can't believe that it's May!

 

April tea empties

 

What I will restock
1. Dessert by Deb's Vanilla Pear Winter Cake rooibos 

 

Do you remember the Oriental lilies that I purchased in late March?

 

I was thrilled when the lilies started to bloom in mid-April!

 

 

But then the leaves started to fall off and the remaining buds started to turn brown...

 

Maybe I watered the lilies too much? 

Lavender Earl Grey Teas

This week I'm sharing the different Lavender Earl Grey blends that I enjoyed recently.

 

 

Black Tea #1: Dessert by Deb's Lavender London Fog

 

Black Tea #2: Canmore Tea Company's Versailles Lavender Earl Grey

 

 

Black Tea #3: Jolene's Lavender Earl Grey

Dessert by Deb's Lavender London Fog was my fave because it had the strongest lavender notes. The bergamot was the dominant flavour in the Canmore and Jolene's blends so they tasted more like a regular Earl Grey.

 

A friend gifted me this Lavender London Fog lip balm by Moody Bee.

A Colclough Teacup

My office recently had a "Swap Fair" where people brought in items from home that they no longer want for other folks to snag. I happened to be working at home that day, but when a co-worker alerted me that someone had brought in some teacups, I rushed in to the office!

 

This vintage Colclough bone china teacup is one of the teacups that I rescued from the Swap Fair.

 

It's hard to tell from the photo, but I think the teacup is a very light cream/yellow colour.

 

The individual who brought in the teacups were happy to hear that they were going to a good home! 

HomeSense Haul

At a recent visit to HomeSense (a TJMaxx store), I spotted some cute tea-themed items.

 

 

I've always been a fan of HomeSense's reusable bags' designs. This particular bag screams spring. Of course I had to get it because of the teapot and teacup!

 

 

 

I also couldn't resist this adorable reusable bag featuring whimsical teapots.

 

 

Another great find: this tea towel decorated with pretty teacups.

 

 

This charming tea towel set also came home with me!

Easter Teas and Treats

 Happy Easter!

 

 

Easter Tea #1: Dessert by Deb's Malted Chocolate Shake black tea

 

 

Easter Tea #2: Dessert  by Deb's Chocolate Lavender Truffles black tea

 

 

Easter Tea #3: Dessert by Deb's Farmhouse Apple Peach Cider Fritters rooibos

 

 

The mini eggs cannoli and donut were the perfect accompaniment to the Easter teas!

Easter Decor 2026

 My Easter decor is minimal this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

March tea empties

 

What I've restocked:
a) Geek+Tea's As You Wish black tea 

 

I purchased this Oriental lily from my church's Easter flower market. I look forward to seeing it bloom!

 

Wishing you a Blessed Holy Week!

Tea Pouches

Several months ago, I purchased these beautiful zippered pouches from a local handmade store.

 

 

I just couldn't resist the gorgeous tea design!

 

 

The pouches are big enough to store teabags and loose leaf teas while travelling.

 

How would you use the pouches?

Irish Breakfast Tea in a clover teacup

In honour of St. Patrick's Day (March 17th), I'm sharing this vintage Queen Anne teacup (circa 1960s) decorated with yellow flowers and green clovers.

 

 

Of course, I'm sipping Irish Breakfast in this charming teacup!

Teas for International Women's Day

I celebrated International Women's Day (March 8) by drinking teas from women-owned tea companies. The mugs were also handcrafted by local women potters.

 

 Tea #1: Monarch Tea Co.'s She Believed in Herself black tea

Mug by Genie Kim

 

Tea #2: Geek+Tea's Dark Side oolong 

Mug by Paula Caltagirone 

 

 Tea #3: Momo Tea's Budo (Grape) Sencha green tea

 Mug by Jacpottery

 

 Tea #4: Dessert by Deb's Blushing Fairytale Apple rooibos

Mug by Black Cat Pottery

 

Green teacups for March

 Hello, March!

I've brought out my green teacups for St. Patrick's Day and spring!

 

 

Seafoam green tecups by Aynsley.

 

 

More green bone china teacups by various English potteries.

 

 

February tea empties

What I've already restocked:
1) Dessert by Deb's Mango Lemongrass Fireball herbal tea

High Tea at Secco

 Last weekend, I enjoyed a unique "High Tea" at Secco, a prosecco bar.

 

Top Tier: Earl Grey macaron and chocolate snickerdoodle cookie

Middle Tier: Savory cheese scones and sweet scones

Bottom Tier (my favourite!): Pork lumpia (egg rolls) and Honey gochujang chicken bao

 

Bottom Tier: Smoked salmon sandwich and truffle honey toast (sourdough, truffle cream cheese, chili oil, pickled shallots, prosciuotto, maldon, chive, honey)

 

Pomegranate Lavender Green Tea

 

After our tea, the server surprised us with an Ube Crème Brûlée as a birthday treat!

I loved the delicious Asian infusion afternoon tea experience and would definitely go back! 

Tea with Love

I celebrated Valentine's Day with some new teas that I received from friends. 

  

 

LOVARÉ is a premium Ukrainian tea brand.

 

 

 

The Strawberry Melon black tea was a delicious fruity tea. I was pleased that I could detect both the strawberry and melon flavours.

 

I also really enjoyed the Persimmon Saffron black tea! 

Tea-themed Birthday Presents: Part 2

This week, I'm sharing some more unique tea-themed gifts that I received for my birthday a few weeks ago.

 

This coin purse has a cute design: a pretty floral mug sits on a stack of books (Pride and Prejudice, Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass, Little Women).

 

 

A Mrs. Potts teapot! 

 

This fruit-themed teapot is perfect for spring!

 

 

 

An elegant white swirly teacup.

 

 

A beautiful blue floral clear teacup with a matching spoon.

 

Tea-themed Birthday Presents: Part 1

Last month, I celebrated my birthday and was blessed with fun gifts from family and friends.

 

 

Cake-inspired teas consumed on my birthday.

 

Top (L-R): DavidsTea's Lemon Pound Cake oolong; Tea at the White House's Royal Chocolate Biscuit Cake black tea 

 

Bottom (L-R): Dessert by Deb's Banana Pineapple Hummingbird Cake black tea/rooibos and Peach Crumble Cake black tea

 

 

 

Reusable sponge cloths with a teacup design.

 

 

Teacup and teapot paper napkins.

   

 

My brother gave me teas from tea shops in Alberta: Canmore Tea Company and Jolene's Tea House.

 

 

 

Tea samples from my friends.

 

 

 

Thank you, Kitty, for this beautiful scented stash. It smells heavenly!

 

 

These beautiful matcha latte and gold teapot glass ornaments are perfect for my tea-themed Christmas tree.

Teaology's tea-infused hand creams are just what my dry hands need during the winter months!

 

 

January tea empties

What I will or have already restocked:
1. Clearview Tea Co.'s Gingerbread Pearcake green tea

2. Celestial Seasonings' Candy Cane Lane decaffeinated green tea