Comments on: My Cup Of Tea…

By: Miss Monica June

Miss Monica June — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:39:37 +0000

How cool! I want to do a tea party now!! Miss Monica Junes last blog post..All About Me!

By: Miss Jocelyn

Miss Jocelyn — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:12:40 +0000

Nope, it makes ME sick! I tried it… had dad get some just for me and eww I had to force myself. You can have it! : P

By: Levi Self

Levi Self — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:35:00 +0000

Cannot stand mint tea? Cannot stand MINT tea?! For Pete’s Sake. Mint tea is the best tea for you! I mix peppermint and spearmint together and make an absolutely irresistible flavor. Cold or hot, it is wonderful, not to mention healthy.

By: Savannah

Savannah — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:30:27 +0000

I like tea almost every way, but my favorite is with cane sugar and milk.

By: Savannah

Savannah — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:28:56 +0000

Thanks for the very complete instrutions! I have tea almost every day with my sister. We aren't extremely formal, but this will help us. Savannahs last blog post..Happy Birthday Lily

By: Page

Page — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:57:52 +0000

Excellent post Jocelyn, it is so nice to sit down in the afternoon with a cup of tea (or coffee), most English teas are drunk with milk and not cream at all. Earl Grey tea which is also very popular is served black with a slice of lemon in. Years ago, I served a guy whom I was working for, Earl Grey tea with milk in and a slice of lemon – hence he just looked at me as if I had gone mad. That was my first encounter with Earl Grey and is my favourite. Whenever we go to my sister’s home, the bone china teapot and (china mugs not teacups and saucers), milk jug and sugar bowl complete with sugar spoon comes out. She puts a cute white patterned doily (an ornamental lace or paper mat) onto a tray and then serves the tea with home-made cakes and biscuits. We normally go and sit in her small conservatory just off the kitchen – this room is very bright and airy, full of plants and flowers and you can look out onto her garden which is beautiful.

We went back to Bath recently and came a cross a tea shop which was literally full of various sized bone-china teapots, tea strainers in different sizes. The amount of different teas is just awesome. the tea is loose and weighed and put into paper bags according to the amount you require. There were at least 150 – 200 different teas of varying kinds. They also have an online shop which I will be visiting soon.
Blessings
Page

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By: Mrs. Lirette

Mrs. Lirette — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:14:27 +0000

Hello My Friend,
Get the teapot ready, I’m on my way. :-) I could just see us girls all sitting around in our “Wives & Daughters” attire, sipping cups of tea. Wow, what a daydream. It was nice while it lasted. :-)
Wonderful entry.
Love to you and your family,
Mrs. Lirette

By: Kim Wolf

Kim Wolf — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:28:05 +0000

Once again, you demonstrate JUST ONE of the MANY REASONS why I love you and your family SO much! You think of some of the best, most fun things to do!

By the way…we’re starting our Great Expectations Classic Book Club back up the 3rd Friday of this month and we’ll be reading – ta daaaaa! – Pride & Prejudice!! Woohoo!!! I think this will be about the 5th time for me…but…do I mind. No way! ;-)

Blessings from Ohio…
P.S. Tell Mom “hi” for me!

Kim Wolfs last blog post..The Simple Woman’s Daybook ~ #16 ~ !/5/09

By: Miss Sarah Jean

Miss Sarah Jean — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:50:24 +0000

You want to know something funny? When I read the title of your post "Cup of tea" the first thing that I thought about was a lady that I know who used to give me riding lessons when I lived in Oregon. She's British and one of her favourite phrases is "Not your cup of tea" (meaning that it's not your preference or favourite). I miss her so much. It's hard not to pick up on little phrases, sayings and accents when you are around them all the time. My parents would always laugh at me whenever they heard me attempting to imitate her! I make you a deal. When I come and visit you we'll host a tea party and I will wear the shirt that I am going to make out of that pattern I won and a skirt from the same era. Deal?! :D Blessings!! Miss Sarah Jeans last blog post..My Birthday in Mexico-- the complete story

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:49:52 +0000

I really enjoy tea as well! In the morning I generally I make a cup of Rooibos [Roy-BOSS] with a little honey, and let it steep for two to three minutes. Thanks for the great entry! Jessicas last blog post..A Pondering Heart's Winter Bundle 2008-2009

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:57:32 +0000

I have liked just about every tea I have ever tried. True, I did not like Green Tea when I was younger but our Pastor's wife made some more recently and I found I really do like it now. I like Stevia or Honey in my tea as sweetener. I do not think I have ever tried milk or cream. I do like lemon in some though. My mother, sisters and I have hosted a few tea parties. They are really fun! We had an long time friend as our guest. We dressed up and everything. We even had a vegetable tray with our cookies and sandwiches! Vegetables do not go badly with tea at all. Your idea of the setting for a tea party sounds beautiful! Just make sure and invite me when you have a tea party there! ;) To the KING be all the glory! Love, Rebekah Rebekahs last blog post..Protected: Mr. Blue Eyes

By: Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:55:04 +0000

Great ideas!!! Our family lives in a 1890’s carriage house (or a servents house) for the larger house next door which was originally the “masters house”. Our previous neighbors who lived in that house would host tea parties. Everyone would wear dresses and hats and try to play the part of an 1900 women. It was alot of fun…

Blessings and Love,
Naomi

By: Charlene

Charlene — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:32:03 +0000

psst.. psst.. you won an award! Go check it out on my blog! (mwah)! Charlenes last blog post..Premios Dardos Award

By: Martha

Martha — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:44:59 +0000

What a dainty post, I love it! I used to be an avid reader of Anne of Green Gables (I still have the books!) so it brought a smile to my face when you mentioned her disastrous tea party LOL.

I am fretting about my toddler’s birthday party coming up and I’m half-tempted to turn his into a tea party. I’ll use your post and I’m good to go, LOL!

P.S. Thank you for your recent comment, sadly, I am legally obese. Is legally even a right word? Hmm… Anyhoo,I’ve always pictured the obese as 500 pounders but nope I’m right there already LOL. Thats okay, it’s merely temporary :)

P.S.S. You mentioned meeting up on Yahoo, did you mean through e-mail? Remember, I’m not hip like you :P

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:32:31 +0000

Thanks for the inspiration! Tea is one of those endangered species along with quilting, sewing, etc. Glad you are promoting it! It’s not even the food as much as the fun it is and the fellowship that comes with the event.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:25:04 +0000

Miss Joci, Just stopping by to say hi and I plan on emailing you or calling you soon to let you know whats going on with me, now that I can talk about it. I will try to do that soon. Any way just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you. Love Julia Julias last blog post..Shooting/ Scrapbooking/ (and just for the S theme) Sign Language

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:32:25 +0000

Great post Sweetie.I love having tea parties with my grand kids. Even the boys enjoyed it when they were little. When I think of the 1800's I imagine myself in several different settings. All of which coincide with what life my various ancestors were living at the time. Roses last blog post..Spiced Tea

By: Christin A.

Christin A. — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:58:38 +0000

Thanks for the helpful post Miss Jocelyn! Holding a tea party is in my to-do list for the future. I'll remember this post and use this as my guide when the time to hold a tea party draws near. Christin A.s last blog post..A List of "Hard Things" for 2009

By: cyndi

cyndi — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:52:30 +0000

As ladylike as this sounds, I’m afraid that “a spot of tea” is all too true for me–it always ends up on my shirt! So I say bag the formalities, especially if they require panty hose, and lets go out for pizza–in jeans!

By: GraceElizabeth

GraceElizabeth — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:26:40 +0000

I'm an official 'tea hater'. Lol! Really, I can't stand the taste of tea, cold or hot, for some odd reason. Unless it's infiltrated with sugar, and then I feel bad drinking it! I like tea parties though! I can drink tea if it's a question of attending the party or not. ;-) ~Grace GraceElizabeths last blog post..Winter Bundle!

By: Danielle Hull

Danielle Hull — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:13:55 +0000

What a great post, Jocelyn! I thought the acid from juices helped sugar dissolve, but apparently not so with lemon juice, so thank you for clearing that up! My Grandpa always drank his tea with milk and whenever I have black tea I must have milk and sugar in it, and it reminds me of him. Otherwise, I prefer most any flavored tea with a bit of honey, or iced tea made with raw sugar.

Thanks and blessings,
Danielle

By: Miss Ellie

Miss Ellie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:42:03 +0000

Oh how I love tea party's! I used to have them all the time when I was little for my birthdays! After reading your post I really want one! Hey, you and Amanda should come up here in April for my birthday and we could have one then....we could wear regency dresses and ask each other "how many lumps":P I know that's not going to happen but I can always dream, right? Love and hugs! Ellie Miss Ellies last blog post..Hanniness

By: Miss Annabee

Miss Annabee — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:01:14 +0000

Tea parties are so wonderful. 8) Last year my mom, sister Michaela and I became very interested in tea parties and all the prep and tradition behind it. We like Emily Barns tea books... they are so elegant and filled with informative, fun tea tips/history :D Miss Annabees last blog post..A new year has dawned

By: Dianna

Dianna — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:41:39 +0000

Lovely post. My 10yr. dd loves having tea parties. She is complete girly, girl. I enjoyed reading a bit of the history. Me, I *can* be girly girl when I need to be. 1800s life.. I think about prospecting. I'm more of a Molly Brown. =) I love making my own fresh teas. My favorite ones are made when camping/hiking/gold prospecting. Rose Hip tea, Juniper tea and sometimes mint if I find any. My ideal of the perfect tea party (for me) is on a mountain top or next to a stream with gold pan in my other hand. Diannas last blog post..Lacking Groove?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:11:25 +0000

Being English I always love the excuse for tea! I have to say tea without milk does not taste right! Jennys last blog post..Encouragement!

By: Joy

Joy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:47:50 +0000

mmm, very interesting... Someday we will have to have a tea party together. ;-) Joys last blog post..PTGW Part Four: Learning To Cook (Healthfully)

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:44:10 +0000

I used to live in a country where tea-time was still an established tradition. Sitting down for tea taught me so many things. I learned to listen to others, develop deep friendships, and slow down enough to enjoy life. It's a tradition worth reviving! Vanessas last blog post..The Shadow of the Cross

By: Baba

Baba — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:54:34 +0000

I love the idea of having a tea party. Your invitation is fabulous. Thanks so much for this post! Babas last blog post..Cool Giveaways

By: { jamie }

{ jamie } — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:53:21 +0000

I LOVE tea! :-) By the way a great site to order wonderful loose tea is called Tea & Traditions. I know the owner in real life, and she is a wonderful, sweet Christian homeschooling mama.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:21:24 +0000

What a cool idea jocelyn! Such a cool post :)