It's been raining.
One of those slow, soul clearing, nice to walk in rains.
Three days now.
Cool temps --- 80s instead of 90s.
Nice!
Perfect for tea drinking and reading.
I saw the teapot on a blog and began the search for one.
Months later I was in Marshalls walking through the clearance section and
there it was.
Grabbed it ... $2.99!
The Royal Worcester cup and saucer is another find from The Guild Shop.
I love the handle, the gold accents, the lovely flowers.
Pretty in the pot!
Two Leaves Tea Company announced a new line of affordable "luxury" teas
from the Paisley Tea Company.
They are traditional English Style paper teabags (no tag or string)
with tea that's organic and fair trade certified.
I was asked by Stephanie at Steph's Cup of Tea
if I would taste test three of the new teas and I said yes!
Today I'm sharing the English Breakfast Tea and Decaf English Breakfast.
I let the kettle come to a boil and then let the water rest for a moment before pouring into
the pot and adding the tea.
I let the bags steep for 3 full minutes.
I thought they were both delicious with a nice full tea aroma.
I added a lemon slice and thought they were even better.
When I taste tested this tea, the weather was very hot and that means iced tea.
It was okay, but I much prefer English Breakfast hot.
Thanking our tea party hosts:
Wishing you WELL, much JOY and a wonderful cup of TEA!
A stack of books and a pot of tea...what could be better on a rainy day!
ReplyDeleteThat is one bargain teapot!!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm putting the kettle on. Love your purchases. What a fabulous mug. Gives us just that little bit more to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteA very cute teapot, Snap, and your teacup is lovely! I really like the shape of it. What fun to taste test special teas! Thank you for sharing and joining me for tea today. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
What a cute teapot, Snap! I like your cup too. Enjoy your reading! We have rain today too, and I have the windows open. I like to listen to the gentle rainfall, and I like to smell it too. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank YOU for your generous reviews! I'm loving that teapot, and I'm reminded that I want to find the book, The French Art of Tea. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great teapot! I'd have grabbed it too. We have to drive an hour to find a Marshall's. I miss them!!! The tea looks great as well! Thanks for sharing and linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
ReplyDeleteRuth
I love that stack of books, and your tea looks delicious. The teapot is so adorable. We have had the most glorious weather for a week straight, but rain is in the forecast for this week. So I am savoring the remains of the day.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Wow, I would've bought that tea pot, too!! That was a bargain. Thanks for your reviews on the teas.
ReplyDeleteI love the teapot!...and what a good price!
ReplyDeleteIt is going to rain here tomorrow, so that is my plan too!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a deal! I liove Marshall's!...Christine
ReplyDeleteI just love tall tea-cups. This one is very pretty. Thanks for popping by. Deb
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Royal Worcester cup and saucer, and the teapot is so fun!
ReplyDeleteLove that teapot -- oh, how very British!
ReplyDeleteLove the teapot on top of teabooks. I am always on the search for new/old tea books. You are right; the handle on that mug is so pretty! Different and made with a flourish. I bet the person who designed that really enjoyed creating that design.
ReplyDeleteRuthie from: http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com
I picked up the same teapot in red for my friend. Gotta love Tj Maxx and Marshalls.
Mmmmmmmm....just hearing you speak of your new tea I am wishing I had a cup in my hand! They sound delicious! I have seen the Two Leaves Tea Co. but did find them pricey, I haven't tried them yet. The new line sounds fab!
ReplyDeleteI am loving your Karma! What a wonderful thing to see your wish sitting right there on the shelf and for such a small sum! Yay for you! That is a fabulous tea pot! And your newest tea cup is positively unique and gorgeous! I love that handle too! The coloring is perfect for fall and winter.
I love seeing some of your books too : )
Hugs,
Terri
Hi Snap,
ReplyDeleteI'm already longing for rain here but the temperatures are still high and the days very sunny...
As to your teapot, it's something any of us would like to find and the Royal Worcester cup and saucer is sobeautiful and unusual!
Thanks for the lovely tea with books...
Hugs
How exciting to be a "tea-tester"! I love English Breakfast Tea and am excited to be able tohave cooler weather coming so I can enjoy it even more!
ReplyDeleteThe teapot is so cute. The cup is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a lucky find in that teapot! And an amazing price. Your teacup set is very pretty. I hope your week is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI would love to share a cup of tea and a good book with you :-)
ReplyDeleteJocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com
Books and tea on a rainy day. Nothing more needs to be said!
ReplyDeleteOther than SCORE on that tea pot!
What a fun teapot!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how a WWII slogan has taken off and gone in so many directions...