English Tea Pot I am sure that most of us are familiar with tea pots. Probably you have tried brewing teas on your antique tea pots or precious tea pots, and most of those have their own designs. However, when we talk about the English tea pot, we usually question the difference or the distinction …
Making Your Home Blossom is Easy Having trouble getting a room in your home to have that certain charm you’re looking for? Searching for that perfect painting, sculpture, or table lamp can often be time-consuming, pricey, and/or lead to fights with your spouse. But, one simple and often overlooked way to add harmony to any …
Bring Beauty To Every Room In Your House There are many ways to freshen up a home. You can always paint walls a fresh lichen green or spray hyacinth-scented room freshener, but the easiest way to capture the spirit of spring is to buy and arrange flowers. With cut flowers and a little imagination, the …
European Teapot: Teakettle That Settled The West The European Teapot has become an American heirloom that most of us thought originated here. Craftsmen and glassblowers from Europe have immortalized their craft for the American market where most European Teakettles are sold as gifts. A teapot makes an attractive gift selection that adds character to a …
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Japanese Black Ceramic Tea Sets The Japanese call it chanoyu, which literally means “hot tea water.” But transcending even the limitations of its name, the Japanese tea ceremony is truly a spiritual expression of the “way of the tea.” The whole ceremony is summarized in the following excerpt of a lesson taught by tea master …
I am a cat lover from way back Three years ago my sister gave me a cat teapot. It was a black and white cat sitting. The cat’s right paw was extended and made the spout for the pot. Even though it was a working ceramic tea pot I never used it for anything more …
Asian Black Tea Set “Its goodness is for the mouth to make,” Lu Yu wrote in the first ever annals of tea drinking, called Cha Jing or the Art of Tea. But sometimes, it really pays to match the kind of Asian black tea set that you use with the tea type you’re drinking. For …
Buying Antique Collectible Teapots Without Spilling Too Much Antique collectible teapots are prized possessions and many people love to collect them from many places in the world at very high prices. Do you know how to ensure that you get the best collectible teapots at the least cost? Read on and get some valuable insights …
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Consider Buying An English Teapot Of all available teapots, perhaps English teapots are one of the most elegant styles. The teapots made of bone china are typically floral and have a dainty, fragile look that make you feel like royalty when you touch them. With care, they will last for many lifetimes and serve many …
Yixing Chinese Teapot: The Original Teapot Revealed The art of drinking and serving tea, which many call as “Chinese tea ceremony” plays a very vital role in China. In fact, the ritual of preparing tea has held a special place in the hearts and minds of the Chinese. Although the ceremony emphasizes the tea, the …
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