Christmas
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Teapot Styles — Miniature Sets
Some of the most attractive and appealing teapot styles are those made for “little hands” and that are part of miniature sets for your little one’s tea party enjoyment. The variety of such sets is astounding and can range from quite dainty to rather robust. The beauty of such an array of choices is, of… Continue reading
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Red & Green Teas for the Holidays
Have you ever wondered how red and green became the signature colors of Christmas? I hadn’t given it much thought myself until recently. Yet once you start looking into it, the connection seems surprisingly natural. Evergreen plants, holly berries, seasonal decorations, and centuries of holiday traditions have helped make red and green the defining colors… Continue reading
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5 Essentials for That Tea Gift Basket
Awhile back I mentioned that It’s Not Too Early to Order Those Holiday Gift Baskets. If you didn’t get the job done then, never fear — it’s not too late! Just be sure you include these 5 essential items to make that gift basket a real winner: 1 A Basket Duh! Thought I’d start with… Continue reading
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Mince Pies Are Back for the Holidays!
It’s the holiday season, and that means mince pies are back in stock in those brick-and-mortar stores as well as online. (For some strange reason, they become quite scarce during the rest of the year.) Mince pie has been a holiday tradition for centuries, going back as far as the early 1400s and were served… Continue reading
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Gift-Wrapping Tea Time
There are very few things I do that are not accompanied by a cup of tea (and no, I’m not going to tell you what those things are!). For most activities, tho’, there’s a tea that nicely complements it. Take holiday gift-wrapping for example. I always enjoy giving and receiving gifts that are wrapped so… Continue reading
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Prepping for the Holidays — Christmas Specialties
It’s not too early to start lining up your treats for the holidays. One that has a fairly long tradition is the Christmas Cracker. Another is the Advent Calendar. They both have an interesting history, something to make their enjoyment all the more meaningful when shared with your guests! Christmas Crackers The name can be… Continue reading
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A “Tea Princess” Christmas
Santa gets his milk and cookies—but what does a “Tea Princess” get for Christmas? That’s easy: anything she wants! A “Tea Princess” Christmas is filled with music, bright colors, wonderful food, and—of course—excellent tea. And naturally, a kind-hearted Tea Princess shares all of this with her Tea Prince—be he boyfriend, fiancé, or husband. Now for… Continue reading
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Making Tea a Part of Your Christmas Tradition
Christmas traditions build up over the years, from setting up the tree and decorating it to the after gift unwrapping clean-up. Tea can be a part of those traditions as a thirst quencher and stimulator to keep your energy up. Here’s my list of the various teas hubby and I enjoy while we go merrily… Continue reading
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Dear Santa, I Want This Teapot!
My wish list begins “Dear Santa, I want this teapot…” The problem is that there are so many choices out there. Stylish teapot designs abound, so selecting just one takes some careful consideration. It’s essential, though, this time of year for tea lovers to leave hints here and there about which of these teapots are… Continue reading
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