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Gravity Teapot

Shannon — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:13:31 +0000

I heard someone mention a Gravity Teapot the other day on twitter and my interest was peaked. I had never heard that term before. It turns out I knew what it was, just had not heard the term before.

The first time that I went into a Teavana store, I was introduced to a gravity teapot. Not only do they sell loose tea and accessories, they also serve tea as well. The loose tea goes into the top along with hot water and you let it steep.

When the tea is finished steeping, then you set it on top of your teacup and it will strain the tea into your cup. It is a great way to brew two cups of tea.

A gravity teapot would be perfect for having at home or the office. Easy to clean and you are all set to make another cup of tea.

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Tea Ball Weight

Shannon — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:55:34 +0000

Tea Ball Weight

Tea Balls can be a good way to steep your favorite loose tea in a mug. I have one though, that doesn't get much use because of the tricky way you have to hook the chain around the handle of the cup. If you don't hook it, then the whole thing falls in and then you must fish it out with a spoon.

Or if you have a mug or tea cup without a handle, then a tea ball won't work at all. My husband is an amateur woodworker and has been working on his lathe lately. He went into his workshop one day and told me that he was working on a surprise for me.

He came out later with the hand turned wood tea ball weight pictured above. It is made from Tulipwood and is coated with a shiny finish. It hooks onto the end of the tea ball chain and works perfectly. No more having to get the little hook into the chain or risking the whole thing falling into my cup of tea.

It is functional and beautiful too! What is your favorite item for steeping tea? Share in the comments below.

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Bone China Tea Set

Shannon — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:56:51 +0000

There is something very elegant about a bone china tea set. I was very curious just what it is and I found this out according to Wikipedia:

Bone china is a type of porcelain that is composed of bone ash, feldspathic material and kaolin. It has been defined as 'ware with a translucent body containing a minimum of 30% of phosphate derived from animal bone and calculated calcium phosphate. Developed by English potter Josiah Spode, bone china is known for its high levels of whiteness and translucency, and very high mechanical strength and chip resistance.

It is quite literally made from bone. Learn something new every day.

Check out the bone china tea sets available on eBay right now:

WEDGWOOD ENGLISH BONE CHINA NINE PIECE TEA SET "TRYST" IN GOOD CONDITION
US $15.76

WEDGWOOD ENGLISH BONE CHINA ELEVEN PIECE TEA SET "TRYST" IN GOOD CONDITION
US $18.93

LUBERN ENGLISH FINEST BONE CHINA NINE PIECE TEA SET WITH 22K GOLD TRIM
US $14.18

DUCHESS ENGLISH BONE CHINA SIX PIECE STUNNING TEA SET "ROMANCE"
US $12.60

LUBERN ENGLISH FINEST BONE CHINA NINE PIECE TEA SET WITH 22K GOLD TRIM
US $14.18

PARAGON ENGLISH BONE CHINA SIX PIECE TEA SET "COUNTRY LANE" IN GOOD CONDITION
US $14.24

CROWN TRENT STAFFORDSHIRE 6 PIECE BONE CHINA TEA SET
US $12.60

Staffordshire Child's Teaset, 9 Pc. Fine Bone China, Rose Floral, Gold Trim
US $45.00

The Lord's Prayer Miniture Cup & Saucer Vintage Japan Bone China Tea Set Gold
US $3.99

Queen Anne Bone China Tea Cup and Saucer Set-Pink Roses-Gold Trim-BEAUTY!!!
US $9.99

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Teacup Candles

Shannon — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 01:29:27 +0000

I love crafts with a tea theme to them. Today I want to share these Teacup Candles from Design Sponge. What a great use of old teacups found in thrift stores.

You will need some microwavable soy wax, wicks, hot glue gun, a thermometer, a microwavable container, and if you want to add color and scent them some dye and candle scent.

I'm wondering if you could add some tea leaves to the hot wax to add color and scent. I'm definitely going to try it.

I found this great teacup candle project from my friend Heather of Dollar Store Crafts. She finds the best things! Thanks Heather.

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Pumpkin Teapot

Shannon — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:59:57 +0000

Now that Fall is here and my thoughts turn to Halloween and Thanksgiving, I have pumpkins on my mind. Specifically a Pumpkin Teapot, perfect for serving tea now.

I love this one from American Tea Room:

It is a cast iron teapot, or tetsubin. It holds 14 ounces and has a pumpkin stem finial on the teapot lid. Cast iron makes a wonderful teapot as it retains heat and is long lasting. They are quite common in Japan, where they originated.

Every order over $60 at American Tea Room receives free shipping. They also offer a free gift with every order.

This weekend is a great time to buy as they are also offering 20% off all orders over $75 when you use the code "Columbus20" at checkout. The offer starts today and runs through Monday October 11. That would be an awesome savings on the pumpkin teapot. Breville and Bodum items are exempt from the offer.

Also if you are in Canada, then enjoy free shipping this Thanksgiving weekend on all orders over $60. This is a $15 value. Please used coupon code "Canada" at checkout. Offer expires on Monday October 11 and also excludes Bodum and Breville items.

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Dollhouse Tea Set

Shannon — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:34:48 +0000

Occasionally I like to step into dollhouse shops in order to check out the teeny tiny wares. I dream of one day decorating a dollhouse with my daughter. One of the items that they sell are dollhouse tea sets of course.

They can be fancy or utilitarian. No matter what your preference or style, there is one that will appeal to you.

There a quite a few of them available on ebay. Check them out:

Dollhouse Miniature 4 Piece "Silver" Tea Set - So Adorable!!
US $8.99

Doll House Size Miniature Brass Tea Set
US $9.00

MINIATURE DOLLHOUSE PORCELAIN GOLD TEA SET - MADE IN GERMANY
US $5.00

DOLL HOUSE MINIATURE CERAMIC TEA SET CHERRY PAINT HANMADE.
US $4.25

Dollhouse Miniature Quarter Scale Tea Set - Sooooooo Adorable
US $7.99

NEW MINIATURE DOLLHOUSE PORCELAIN 10 PIECE FLORAL TEA SET
US $1.04

DollHouse Miniature Food Tea Time Ceramic Heart Set With New CupCakes Lover P000
US $6.99

Miniature Dollhouse NEW Pink Porcelain Coffee Tea Serving Set 8 piece set
US $6.95

Miniature Dollhouse NEW Green Porcelain Coffee Tea Serving Set 8 piece set
US $6.95

doll house miniture tea set with tray, pot, 3 cups and saucers, sugar
US $10.00

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Vintage Tea Cups

Shannon — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:44:24 +0000

Sometimes just a single vintage tea cup will do. When you don't want a full set and perhaps are just looking for something fancy to take tea in, then finding looking for something special is in order.

Taking a browse through those on available on eBay, there are a tea cups from all over the world and every era. You are sure to find something that will delight you.

Check some of them out here:

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Ceremony Tea Cup with Cover
US $7.95

ANTIQUE / VINTAGE SAMURAI TEA CUP
US $1.57

VINTAGE RUSSEL WRIGHT GREEN CHINA CUP TEA CUP
US $14.99

VINTAGE BAVARIA GERMANY TEA CUP AND SAUCER AND DESERT PLATE
US $14.99

A pair of Vintage Haviland, limoges tea/coffee cup sets made in France,
US $29.99

Vintage Tea Cup with Pink Rose Arrangement
US $9.99

Vintage Blue Flower print Tea Cup and Saucer set with USA stamped in the base!!!
US $.99

Vintage Russian Rare Soviet Cup Tea Holder Set 2 Podstakannik
US $30.00

MADRID Depression Glass Amber Coffee Tea Cup FEDERAL GLASS CO. 1930 MINT Vintage
US $5.95

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Bodum Double Walled Tea Cups

Shannon — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:34:10 +0000

I love double walled tea cups. Generally they don't have a handle and I love the smoothness and ability to hold the cup from any side. Some of the best known are these Bodum double walled tea cups.

The double wall helps to insulate your hand from the heat of the liquid inside. And it also gives the tea a neat appearance as it appears suspended in thin air. They are made from borosilicate-glass to withstand both hot and cold liquids.

You can get just the Bodum tea cup or they also make an infuser tea cup that has a lid and steeping basket to make a single cup of loose tea. After steeping the lid holds the steeping basket to contain any liquid when the tea leaves drain. This version comes in black, green, orange, and red. Pretty and functional too!

There is also a handled version of this tea cup too, in case you prefer one.

Bodum Pavina - Double Walled Glass Tea Cup - 9oz	Bodum Black Tea-For-One Tea Cup Infuser, 12 oz.
Bodum Orange Tea-For-One Tea Cup Infuser, 12 oz.	Bodum Green Tea-For-One Tea Cup Infuser, 20 oz.
Bodum Red Tea-For-One Tea Cup Infuser, 12 oz.

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More Tea Canisters

Shannon — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:05:32 +0000

Just wanted to share another source of tea canisters that I have found. Amazon! They really do have everything.

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Cast Iron Teapots on Ebay

Shannon — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:02:20 +0000

Having a cast iron teapot is something that many tea drinkers would love to have. The price tag is often a hindrance to getting one though. Even knowing the benefits for getting one including their longevity and ability to retain heat may not outweigh the initial cost.

Enter eBay. There are quite of few of these up for auction, including new ones that have never been used. Check them out:

Lovely Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot &Strainer FloweringTree Style?
US $32.50

BODUM CAST IRON TEAPOT TEA PRESS 0.75l
US $39.59

38-Oz. Copper Finish Cast Iron Japanese-style "Nobility" Teapot-For Serving Tea
US $60.00

Vintage Japanase Nambu-Iwachu Cast Iron Teapot 10 fl oz
US $30.99

JAPANESE TETSBIN CAST IRON TEAPOT 4 CUP COPPER TONE 5" D 4" H
US $24.99

Teavana Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Set Blue Aqua Cups Coasters & Large Warmer NR!
US $134.99

Japanese Style Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot shogun mochi
US $23.99

Cast Iron Japanese Tea Kettle Teapot Floral Design
US $10.49

Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Butterfly Teapot
US $30.00

Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Hobnail Design with 2 Cups
US $44.99

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