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Antique Tea Tins Caddy

Shannon — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:43:59 +0000

A great display item for people who love tea are these Antique Tea Tins Caddy. Originally used to store tea and protect it from light and moisture, they are also very decorative.

There are a number of them on ebay right now. Check out what is up for auction today:

ANTIQUE TIN TEA CADDY W TIN SCOOP EARLY 1900'S HOLLAND
US $125.00

ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN ARTS&CRAFTS TEA CADDY TIN COPPER BOX
US $199.95

Antique Art Deco Tea Caddy Coffee Candy Litho Tin Box
US $49.99

Amazing Antique Tea Caddy Tin WU LUNG TEA Paper Label
US $15.40

4 Antique Tin Oil Can WWII Army Tea Caddy HORSE Toy
US $39.50

Antique Copper Colored Tea Tin/Caddy
US $12.95

Vintage Biscuit TEA Toffee TIN Caddy Antique Floral Old
US $4.99

Making Loose Tea in Your Dorm Room

Shannon — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:54:09 +0000

If you are a tea drinker and living in a dorm away at college, then I know how difficult it can be to have some of the comforts of home. Making loose tea in your dorm room though is pretty simple with a few basic things. Here is what you will need:

An electric tea kettle. Plug in, add water, and turn on. You can have hot water in just a few minutes.
Loose Tea Travel Mug. The best way to brew tea is in a travel mug that you can take with you. Let's face it, most of college happens outside of your dorm room so you won't be sitting around sipping a cup there. Instead you need something that you can add loose tea to, pour in hot water, and go.
Loose Tea of course. I recommend stocking up on some green tea to help keep your immune system in tip top shape. The caffeine won't hurt either for those late night study sessions.

Here are some items that will be perfect. Remember, living in a dorm does not mean you must give up your loose tea.

Bodum 5500-04us Ibis Cordless Electric Water Kettle - Red	Pacific Market International 10-00753-003 Aladdin 12 oz Essential Infuser Mug Blue
Immortal Green	Genmaicha

Vintage Tea Tins

Shannon — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:21:33 +0000

Someone recently asked me if I knew a good source for Vintage Tea Tins. I immediately thought of checking eBay. While I occasionally love to shop antique stores, I don't really have time to do so. Plus taking a 5-year-old around to them doesn't seem like the best idea to me.

Browsing in the comfort of my own home with a hot cup of tea is more my style. Here are some of the Vintage Tea Tins that I have found. As always, there is often something new up for auction so keep checking back.

2 Vintage Lipton Tea Tins Planter Ceylon, Orange Pekoe
US $9.99

Vintage Boston Tea Party Tin
US $.99

Retro Vintage 1970's ROBUR Tea Tin - Tea Clipper Ship
US $3.60

RARE VINTAGE AUSTRALIAN BILLY TEA TIN MUG & KANGAROO
US $9.10

Vintage Retro Boston Tea Party Tin
US $4.99

Vintage Tea Tins Maxwell House, Lipton
US $6.50

VINTAGE DICKSON CO TEA COFFEE COCOA TIN SASKATCHEWAN
US $9.99

Vintage Old TETLEY TEA ADVERTIZING TIN
US $6.00

VINTAGE TEA TIN: GOOD CONDITION-NICE COLOR-SOME TARNISH
US $.99

KNICKERBOCKER TEAS & COFFEES~VINTAGE TIN SIGN
US $8.45

Brewing Loose Iced Tea Video

Shannon — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:11:34 +0000

Recently I wrote about making a fast glass of loose iced tea. It is such a great method to cool off, during this record heat summer we are having. I'm going through iced tea so very quickly, that a pitcher doesn't last very long in my home.

Anyway I found a video that shows how to make a quick glass of iced tea. This Brewing Loose Iced Tea video is just over a minute long, so won't take long to watch. He uses what appears to be the Teavana Perfect Tea Maker, which is a great option for steeping both hot and iced tea.

You can find some great loose teas from Teavana along with tea making accessories. They are also offering free shipping with a $50 order right now, a great savings to your order.

What is your favorite tea from Teavana? I am a big fan of their herbal and rooibos blends.

Vintage Tea Poster

Shannon — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:41:11 +0000

I was searching around on eBay earlier and came across a really neat find. Vintage Tea Posters! Most are reproductions of old tea advertisements using the Giclee printing technique. That makes for a bright and vivid poster that will look perfect hanging in your home or tea shop.

There are also a number of original vintage tea posters to be found too. I love all the different styles that can be found. And as always the stock on eBay is constantly changing, so check back later to see what is available.

COFFEE TEA CHOCOLATE MARCO POLO VINTAGE POSTER REPRO
US $7.92

COFFEE TEA CHOCOLATE MARCO POLO VINTAGE POSTER REPRO
US $9.85

LE CAFE COFFEE TEA FRENCH PARIS VINTAGE POSTER REPRO
US $15.80

FRENCH CHOCOLATE TEA GIRL BLACK CAT LIKE VINTAGE POSTER
US $15.80

LE THE CHINESE TEA FRENCH PARIS VINTAGE POSTER REPRO
US $15.80

LE CAFE COFFEE TEA FRENCH PARIS VINTAGE POSTER REPRO
US $7.92

Rajah vintage tea poster repro 14x12
US $4.95

Original Vintage Poster Russian Tea Room Jazz Glaser
US $400.00

MAC COSMETICS Rare Vintage 'HIGH TEA' poster 22 x 28
US $29.99

Vintage 1960s B&W Jon Voight Movie Poster NOS Tea Party
US $14.99

Loose Tea Canisters

Shannon — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:38:41 +0000

Storing loose tea can be a bit of a challenge. It often comes in paper bags with a fold over top or in a zip topped bag. I prefer using tea canisters so that my tea cabinet doesn't look so messy and my loose tea is much easier to find.

There are a number of options that you can use. When I was first starting out, I would reuse glass jars to hold loose tea in. I found it to be a great way to show off the loose tea inside. I'm not so sure it is the freshest way to store tea long term though. Plus it can sometimes be difficult to really get rid of the odors from the jars previous inhabitants.

Enter loose tea canisters. They are made to keep moisture and light away from your loose tea, helping to keep it fresh for up to a year depending on the tea canister.

Here are a number of tea canisters that I think you may really like. Not only very beautiful but functional too.

Making Fast Iced Tea

Shannon — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:19:43 +0000

Summer has been very hot so far and it has made my morning cup of hot tea very unappealing. I'm also not always the best at remembering to make up a pitcher of iced tea the night before, so I've been working on a system for making fast iced tea. This is what is working for me.

Step 1: Brew a cup of loose leaf tea in my usual way, perhaps adding more tea leaves than usual.

Step 2: Add 1 cup of ice to a 2 cup pyrex glass measuring cup. I use the pyrex measuring cup because it is made to hold both hot and cold liquids and I figure most people already have one in their kitchen.

Step 3: Pouring the hot tea over the ice. Once it has cooled (and this usually happens fairly quickly) I pour it into the drinking glass of my choice.

Simple and fast! Plus I still get to enjoy my morning ritual of picking out a tea, using my tea kettle, and inhaling the nice aroma of a freshly steeped cup of loose tea.

Today's iced tea was made with American Tea Room's Immortal Green, a pyrex measuring cup, and my Kati loose tea brewing system.

Immortal Green

Pyrex Accents Covered 2-Cup Measuring Cup

How do you make iced tea? Any tips you would love to share, feel free to do so in the comments. Thanks!

Art of Tea Coupon

Shannon — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:06:52 +0000

Art of Tea is running a great summertime promotion right now. You can receive 20% off any order of $50 or more now through August 31, 2010. The Art of Tea coupon can be used by entering the code SUMMERTEA during the checkout process.

Here are a number of items that I recommend that you try to make some really great iced tea this summer.

Cold-Brew Iced Tea Pitcher	Green Pomegranate Iced Tea
Liquid Jade	Classic Black - Winner Best Black Tea

Discount on Harrods Afternoon Tea

Shannon — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:05:48 +0000

Traveling to London and hoping to visit Harrods for Afternoon Tea? Book ahead of time and receive 15% off Harrods Afternoon Tea combined with St. Paul's Cathedral tour.

Start your afternoon out with a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, built beginning 1673. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, it has a number of monuments, tombs, and Whispering Gallery. It is a must to try out the acoustics in this room.

Then board an air conditioned tour bus to travel through the streets of London to Harrods Department Store. Receive tea and scones and then feel free to wander and shop at your leisure.

Make sure to book before you leave to ensure your space on this wonderful afternoon tea and tour.

Tea Posters & Prints

Shannon — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:23:43 +0000

Looking for a tea poster or tea print to decorate with? Here are a number of posters and art prints that may work for you. There are a number of different styles to choose from.