Teawares and Equipment
Teacups, teapots, and anything used to enjoy tea and prepare tea.
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Teacup Shapes Compared
Teacup shapes are varied and many. They can be quite mind-boggling, in fact, but a quick comparison will help sort the handy from the not-so-handy, the practical from the impractical, the visually pleasing from the eyesores, and so on. Some folks would probably say that any teacup shape that holds tea is fine. In truth,… Continue reading
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Monthly Tea Gadget and Offbeat News Report 14
As you may be aware, the United Nations has declared 2013 the Year of the Novelty Tea Infuser. Well, that’s not true, actually. The UN surely has better things to do and the good people who bring us novelty tea infusers actually seem to be quite active every year. I wish I’d had the good… Continue reading
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On the Science of the Tea Kettle Whistle
A tea kettle whistle is just a tea kettle whistle. It’s a way to notify you that the water is boiling and that your cup of tea is that much closer to being complete. Right? Well, not so fast. Whether we need to know or not, it turns out that scientists have spent some time… Continue reading
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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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5 Reasons You Should Clean Your Tea Cup or Mug Between Uses
There are those among us who are … uh … well … less than fastidious about keeping their teacup or mug clean between uses. Let’s face it — we have busy lives and sometimes we are in situations where such cleaning is not very practical. Hubby used to work in a small office (four people)… Continue reading
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Dehua Wares in the British Museum!
Time to explore some more great teawares on display in the British Museum in London. This round focuses on Dehua wares. Very stylish! Dehua wares are porcelain wares characterised by their pure whiteness, and are so named because they were produced in Dehua county in the Fujian province of China. Their production began around 1600,… Continue reading
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Really Strange Teamakers
If you’ve spent any time at this site you might have noticed that the topic of tea gadgets comes up now and again. If you’ve never noticed or you’re new to the site, be sure to look here for more gadget-related goodness. One tea gadget that seems to pop up often is the tea maker.… Continue reading
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Teaware Patterns: Royal Albert Old Country Roses
Certain patterns used in pottery have quite a history. Old Country Rose from Royal Albert is one of them. It is one of a bunch of patterns, mainly florals, that the company has produced for the past 118 years, and it is the best known. The Royal Albert pottery, established in 1896 in Stoke-on-Trent, pays… Continue reading
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Monthly Tea Gadget and Offbeat News Report 13
There are a couple of themes that seem to crop up now and then when it comes to gimmicky tea-related stuff. One is using tea in one way or another to make some sort of art and the other is using tea to make or flavor beer or spirits. The latter is a topic I… Continue reading
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Are Those Nostalgic Teawares Worthwhile?
Sometimes a “blast from the past” is great and gives you a chance to relive those “happy days.” Other times that blast ends up exploding your notions about “the good old days” instead, making you realize how good these new days are. Nostalgic teawares can do both, as I experienced recently with a certain tea… Continue reading
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