A bespoke cardigan for my teapot

I know this is the wrong season, but I just couldn't wait until fall to share my adorable new tea cosy!

 

I commissioned KnitzbyTamara to create a Folklore cardigan-inspired knitted teapot sweater!

 

The teapot cardigan had a cable in the back...

 

...and the front has a cute pocket for your your teabag!

 

                          The outfit                                           The inspo

 

You put me on and said I was your favorite. 

My Collection of Elephant Teapots

Over the years, I've been gifted some exceptional elephant teapots by my family and friends.

 

 

A blue and white elephant teapot from the now defunct Bombay Company.

 

 

A vintage Disney Dumbo tea set.

 

 A circus-themed white elephant with a Williamson elephant tea caddy.

A white elephant from Pier One Imports with a mini Williamson elephant tea caddy.

 

 My herd of elephants!

Soda Can Glasses

 June is National Iced Tea Month.

I've been sipping my cold-brewed teas in customized soda can glasses that I ordered from Angela Roloson Designs, a Canadian Etsy seller. 

 

 

This classic Judy Blume book was one of my favourite childhood books.

Angela designed these two Taylor Swift-inspired glasses.

 

I asked Angela to design these glasses based on Taylor's lyrics (L-R):

Look What You Made Brew from Look What You Made Me Do (Reputation)

Sweet Tea in the Summer from Seven (folklore)

Lavender Haze from Lavender Haze (Midnights)

 

"It was one drink after another."

Church Garage Sale Haul #1: Paragon teawares

I went to the first church garage sale last month and found some beautiful Paragon pieces.

 

  

I don't usually purchase sugar and cream, but I couldn't leave this pretty Iris open sugar bowl and creamer behind!

 

 

 

I also couldn't resist these orphan white and gold teacups. I didn't noticed that they were different designs until I got home.

 

 

 

I adore the heart-shaped design of this teacup.

When I got home I noticed that this teacup had a crack. So I'll have to find another use for it...

 

 

I originally thought it was $3 for each piece. But they were actually asking for $3 for each set and accepted my offer of $5 for BOTH sets!

 

 

 

May tea empties

What I will or have already restocked:
1) Cottonwood Heritage Blend black tea (Monarch Tea co)
2) Blueberry Lavender Angel Food Cake black tea (Dessert by Deb)
3) Orange Creamsicle Mousse rooibos (Dessert by Deb)
4) Lavender Buttercream rooibos (DavidsTea)
5) Tropicalia fruit infusion (DavidsTea)
6) Bahama Blue fruit infusion (DavidsTea)
7) Sweet Almond green tea (DavidsTea)
 

What I may repurchase in the future:
1) Tangerine Dream herbal tisane (Monarch Tea Co)
2) Sleep Fairy herbal (Tealish)
3) Pistachio Cream green tea (Totalitea)

Teapots and Teacups at Niagara-on-the-Lake

When I visited Niagara-on-the-Lake last month, I spied teapots and teacups.

 

It was a pleasant surprise to find vintage teacups on sale at the Niagara Home Bakery.

 

Victoria's Teas and Coffees had amazing animal teapots.

I didn't check the maker because I was as afraid to touch the expensive teapots.

 

 

I was proud of myself for leaving the tea store empty-handed. 

 

At the Pillar and Post restaurant, my Twinings English breakfast tea was served in a mini silver teapot.

 

On our way home, we stopped by the Lakeshore Antiques and Treasures. I was in teacup heaven!

2023 International Tea Day

On May 21st, I celebrated International Tea Day by drinking teas from around the world!

The theme of this year's International Tea Day is, “Sip, Share, and Celebrate: Uniting Through the Essence of Tea".

India - Assam Black Tea: Boba Milk Tea (Dessert by Deb)

 

China - Oolong: Ginseng Oolong (Genuine Tea)

 

 Japan - Matcha: Grand Cru Matcha Latte (DavidsTea)

 

Kenya - Purple Tea: Purple Chocolate (Justea)

Purple tea was first grown in Kenya in 2011 and is part of the Camellia Sinensis Assamica tea family. The tea leaves are actually purple and has more anti-oxidants than other tea leaves. Purple tea has less caffeine so it's perfect for the late afternoon or early evening! To learn more: click here

Justea's Purple Chocolate is a decadent blend of cacao and purple tea. I also love how each purchase of purple tea benefits the tea farmers in Western Kenya. 

Afternoon Tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel's Drawing Room

It's been a long time coming...

I finally had afternoon tea at a tearoom that has been on my bucket list for years: The Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake!

 

 

The Afternoon Tea was my 2020 milestone birthday gift, but then Covid came long...My friend and I finally went to the Prince of Wales for afternoon tea last month--and I celebrated turning 40 again!

  

Sloane Tea's delicious Peaches & Cream white tea was served in a Sadler teapot and Wedgwood teacup.

 

 

 

The Traditional Afternoon Tea included an assortment of delicious finger sandwiches, pastries, and the signature scones.

 

And I don't know how it gets better than this. 

The Prince of Wales' elegant and scrumptious afternoon tea was one of the best tea experiences that I've had!