I do believe my family knows me to a "tea"! I was thoroughly spoiled in the tea department over Christmas; I really did score big! Todd, among (lots of) other things, got me two tins of Harney & Sons teas that I'd wanted ... the Chocolate Mint and the Holiday teas. Yes!
I fell in love with Harney & Sons teas after trying their Royal Wedding tea, which is marvelous.
My sister, Julia, included a box of mulling spices for tea in her gifts.
My sister, Julia, included a box of mulling spices for tea in her gifts.
I can't wait to brew a pot of black tea and give this a try -- I bet it smells heavenly!
My sister, Cynthia, gifted me with these *darling* tea spoons (which I've shared before, but they're so cute they're worth a second mention) . . .
My sister, Cynthia, gifted me with these *darling* tea spoons (which I've shared before, but they're so cute they're worth a second mention) . . .
And I love the messages inscribed on them: Hi Tea, <3, and Good Morning Sister. So sweet -- I love stirring my tea (and coffee) with them!
And my sister, Laura, gifted me with this pretty little box from Williams & Sonoma:
And my sister, Laura, gifted me with this pretty little box from Williams & Sonoma:
And what do you think was in it but the sweetest little Christmas petite fours!
Chocolate, vanilla and jam filled little cakes -- yum -- I need to get the girls over here pronto for a tea party!!
My Sawyer-boo knows his Neesey, too. He gave me this darling wreath of teas!
My Sawyer-boo knows his Neesey, too. He gave me this darling wreath of teas!
His mommy made it. Isn't it nifty? And full of some of my favorite Twining's teas -- I'd had a hankering for a good cup of English Breakfast tea, too!
Kim and James also got me the Hot Cinnamon Spice tea I wanted from Harney & Sons.
Kim and James also got me the Hot Cinnamon Spice tea I wanted from Harney & Sons.
Mary, from Quilt Hollow, turned me on to this particular blend and got me hooked!
Kim and James also got me a new book . . .
Kim and James also got me a new book . . .
I've had this on my wish list forever. I already love Emilie Barnes' books, but to have one illustrated by Sandy Clough is a real bonus! I've followed her Sandy's Tea Society site for quite some time ... I even did Secret Sippers back in the day when they did that! Such fun and very sweet.
In addition to all that, my Secret Santa (who I found out just last night was Kris, from Lavender Quilts) gifted me with some lovely tea and tea cookies (which I blogged about here) and then I gifted *myself* with a renewal of my Tea Time Magazine subscription.
In addition to all that, my Secret Santa (who I found out just last night was Kris, from Lavender Quilts) gifted me with some lovely tea and tea cookies (which I blogged about here) and then I gifted *myself* with a renewal of my Tea Time Magazine subscription.
I just read today on facebook that they are making their magazine available for the Nook reader. *sigh* But not the Kindle ... not yet. Oh well. This tea enthusiast has been collecting Tea Time Magazine since its premier issue in the Fall of 2003 ... and I've kept every issue since! They're small and don't take up *too* much room in the RV.
Okay, so there you have it ... my tea immersion therapy! It should be enough to last me through to Mother's Day, at least! *giggle*
Okay, so there you have it ... my tea immersion therapy! It should be enough to last me through to Mother's Day, at least! *giggle*
:)
