Some Tips When Collecting Teacups

Cups and saucers make wonderful collectibles for any tea lover. They are easily found at antique stores, flea markets, estate sales and online.  There is a large price range (budget to exorbitant) and a variety of styles and colors, which means something for everyone.   There is nothing lovelier than a grouping of pretty cups on …

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Tea Drinkers Awake

Cross an alarm clock with a tea maker and you end up with a teasmade, a device that’s also referred to as a teawaker. These gadgets are relatively rare in many parts of the world, but teawakers have long had a considerable following in the United Kingdom. The device is so common there that it …

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Hi, I’m “Sir William of the Leaf”

[Editor's note: William Dietz, aka "Sir William of the Leaf", has moved on to other things. We wish him all the best.] As a first post, I would like to start out with an introduction. My name is William Dietz, alias "Sir William of the Leaf." I am eighteen years old and currently live in …

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