Teawares and Equipment
Teacups, teapots, and anything used to enjoy tea and prepare tea.
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The Many Ways to Use a Pudding Bowl
As the holiday season approaches, many kitchens begin filling with the aromas of traditional baked treats, festive desserts, and comforting family recipes. For lovers of British cuisine, this is also the time when the humble pudding basin earns its place of honor. While pudding basins are famously associated with traditional British steamed puddings, their versatility… Continue reading
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Monthly Tea Gadget and Offbeat News Report 24
I’ve come across a lot of tea gadgets over the years, but I’d like to think I haven’t become completely jaded. That idea was reinforced when I recently learned about a truly unusual invention: a teapot made entirely of chocolate. Yes, a working teapot crafted from chocolate. This novelty item was developed by researchers at… Continue reading
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How to Build Your Own Teamaker
Tea makers are becoming increasingly common, and some models are impressively elaborate—automating nearly every step of the brewing process. It sometimes feels like they might start doing your other daily tasks next. While I can appreciate the convenience of these devices, I often find myself returning to traditional teapots and simple brewing methods. There’s something… Continue reading
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The Teapot Tree…Real or…?
Every hobby has its legends. Anglers tell stories about fish that grow larger with every retelling. Gardeners speak of miraculous tomatoes. Treasure hunters search for lost fortunes. Tea enthusiasts, naturally, have the Teapot Tree. But is the Teapot Tree real? Is it hidden in some remote corner of the world, quietly producing an annual crop… Continue reading
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Nature and Your Teapot – Looking Too Much Alike?
Nature has inspired artists, craftsmen, and designers for thousands of years. Birds appear in paintings. Flowers decorate fine china. Fish, dragons, mountains, and wildlife find their way into carvings, sculptures, and decorative objects around the world. Tea culture is no exception. Many traditional teapots feature designs inspired by elements of the natural world, sometimes in… Continue reading
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7 Dishware Patterns for the Perfect Autumn Tea Table
I love Autumn. The cooler temperatures that bring relief after Summer’s heat, the lower humidity that makes the air feel crisp, and—most of all—the colors. So why not bring that seasonal beauty indoors to your Autumn tea table? One easy way is through seasonal dishware. There are many patterns available, but these seven stand out… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Add That Asian Touch to Tea Time
Tea may be closely associated with Britain today, but its roots run much deeper into Asia. Tea may be closely associated with Britain today, but its became a cherished English tradition, tea was being cultivated, prepared, and celebrated in China and Japan. China is widely recognized as the birthplace of tea, while Japan developed its… Continue reading
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5 Reasons a Pastry Fork Is Indispensible
Some tea-time accessories attract immediate attention. The teapot often receives admiration, the teacups earn compliments, and the pastries themselves usually steal the show. Yet one of the most practical pieces of tea-table equipment frequently goes unnoticed: the pastry fork. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary fork that somehow ended up with an unusual… Continue reading
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How to Add a Golden Touch to Your Tea Time
There’s something undeniably elegant about gold. There’s something undeniably elegant about gold.</p. Phrases such as "silence is golden" and "the golden years" reflect the enduring appeal of this precious metal and the qualities it symbolizes. Fortunately, you don’t need the wealth of King Midas to add a touch of gold to your tea table. Sometimes… Continue reading
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Some Creative Uses for Those Used Jam Jars
Jams and preserves are as much a part of English-style tea time as teapots themselves. And those empty jam jars can be repurposed into a variety of creative projects—just like these ideas for reusing tea tins in decorative and practical ways or these creative tea-themed home décor projects using teapots and teacups. Save a few… Continue reading
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