Beloved,
This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!
This is a picture of one of the cup and saucers that I am honored to have. It belonged to my Mother. A few years ago when she and Dad downsized to move from their house into an apartment, I was blessed to receive this from their estate. Mom collected cups and saucers.
So did her Mother.
Wanted to share with you this pretty cup and saucer and maybe, just maybe you'd share with me some tips on making a fine cup of tea or coffee. I'd love to hear your suggestions.
Thank you and God Bless you in this life.
~Deanna~
7 comments:
Tea or coffee must taste wonderful in a beautiful cup like that!
Thanks for your comment. I really enjoy your blog as well.In fact my Thankful Thursday post is dedicated to my blogging buddies who follow me (and even those who don't:)
Happy Mother's day!
Deanna,
The cup and saucer are lovely. I also collect cups and saucers (as well as teapots and anything associated with tea:). As for your question about brewing tea I hope that I can help you:)
The perfect pot of tea (best if shared with a friend:)
Temper your tea pot by pouring hot water in it and then pour out through the spout-this ensures that the tea leaves brew correctly. Then fill your tea strainer (I use something called a tea sock-many tea houses carry them) with tea leaves (usually 5 teaspoons for a regular sized tea pot) and place in teapot. Pour boiling water into the teapot with strainer and let steep for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong your like your tea. Once steeped remove the tea strainer/leaves and enjoy a pot of tea.
If brewing green tea leaves (or white tea) you need to let the boiling water cool for a couple of minutes before pouring it over the leaves otherwise boiling water can bitter the green tea leaves.
If you want to decaf tea, follow the directions for brewing black tea but boil twice the amount of water. Pour the boiling water into the teapot/leaves and let sit for about 30 seconds. Pull the strainer with leaves out and dump the water in the pot out. Then replace the strainer/leaves in the teapot, pour the remaining boiling water into teapot and steep for 5 minutes. The caffeine goes out in the first wash:)
Sorry this is so wordy. I love tea and always use my china teapots, cups and saucers. There is something about the ceremony of taking tea that is comforting.
I purchase my loose tea leaves from Harney & Sons. It is the finest tea I have found. They have a wonderful website which you can find under my list of favorite websites on my blog.
Blessings,
Kim
Green tea with honey. But anything would taste good in that cup. It is beautiful. It made me want to check what I have in the line of heirloom china. I have my grandmother's creamer and sugar bowl. oops I forgot I gave those things to my brother's only daughter. Well family things are meant to be passed on.
Deanna, the cup and saucer are beautiful! I have just started collecting them. I have had a few for several years but finally decided to really start searching for them.
I love the antique look yours has. It is so elegant.
I want to say, "thank you" to Kim for providing directions on brewing tea, especially decaf, which is all I can really drink.
Many blessings to you, Deanna. Have a wonderful Friday!
In Christ's Love,
Andrea
Deanna,
Beautiful picture of your cup and saucer. Turned out very nice.
Rg
Hi Deanna,
What a pretty and oh so elegant cup and saucer. How special to have from your mother and grandmothers ! I would like to see more in the future :o)
Hugs ~ Kammy
Ohhhh, what a lovely teacup and saucer!! During the fall and winter, I usually host a TEA PARTY on our blog. Spring and Summer are the months we tend to take a Blogging Break (as we're doing right now - to do lots of outdoor work!)
Thanks for stopping by and letting us know about your Airedales. Though we'd be tickled to have one, we've decided (due to a weight limit where we live), to find a smaller dog...perhaps a Bichon Frise, Yorkie, Toy Poodle, Shih Tzu or something along those lines.
I've added you to our Blog List...so I'll be visiting again!
~Blessings,
Jan
***Absolutely LOVE your old HOUSE at HOME HAVEN!!!
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