A beautiful porcelain teapot set is a classic addition to your home. The history of the teapot is ancient and fascinating. First made in China hundreds of years ago, tea for the teapot was originally ground very finely (much like coffee today), then boiled in a porcelain cauldron. It would then be stirred with a […]
For generations girls have grown up participating in or having Tea Parties. They see their Moms and Grandmas with beautiful tea sets of Bone China and Porcelain and aspire to have the same. Usually, the tea sets they wish to play with are not exactly ‘play’ sets. So, a good idea will be to purchase […]
You want to put together the perfect party for your friends, but it will be the FIRST time for you to host. How will you go about it? Following these steps will help the process run smoothly: Theme Invites Surroundings Picking the theme is probably the hardest part of the process. Is this a random […]
Scones originated in medieval Great Britain and were baked on cast-iron skillets. Although a product of the United Kingdom, the word “scone” derived from the German word, “schonbrot,” meaning “beautiful bread.” Language experts also suggest the “scone” may have come from the Gaelic word, “sgonn,” which translates into “large mouthful.” Oats and barley were the […]
There are gifts and then there are great gifts and nothing is better than a gift teapot set. Teapot gifts come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, not to mention the many accessories to the tea set. They are also made from a variety of different materials giving teapot lovers choices when it comes to […]
When decorating, one will often find it difficult to keep a certain level of class for their home. Even when allowing for an eclectic design, finding complementary items which can look natural, add elegance to a room, and still remain functional will often end up as a surprisingly difficult task. Even more surprisingly given the […]
The only thing better than sitting down with a nice hot cup of tea is sitting down with a second cup of tea, unless of course, this second cup of tea is cold. Of course, the tea could be reheated, but wouldn’t it be nice if that second cup was just as warm as the […]
Tea parties are something that every little girl has either had or attended at least once during their childhood. It is a tradition that seems to stand the test of time. Having tea parties is a great way for children to learn by using their imagination. These parties also teach social skills and manners, all […]
A Christmas tree is the first holiday item people notice when walking into a home during the holidays. Lenox Christmas ornaments have been part of Christmas traditions for decades and people have treasured them to the point that the ornaments become family heirlooms. Lenox Christmas ornaments are the perfect addition to Christmas decoration collections because of […]
Drinking tea is a tradition that goes back thousands of years across many different cultures. Many people today still enjoy having tea. Just as important as selecting tea itself is the selection of what to use to serve tea. Read on to find out about some of the most popular types of teapot and cup […]
Children get excited and know that their favorite time of year is just around the corner when Mom gets out her collection of Christmas Cookie Jars. Children love to hear the stories that surround each jar. Like great grandma’s cookie jar with the beautiful green holly and red berries painted onto it with 24 karat […]
The bone china tea pot is now seen as one of the best forms of teapot for producing a perfect cup of tea. The design of the teapot has remained largely unchanged since the reduction in taxes on tea by the English government, headed by William Pitt, allowed tea to become the beverage of the […]
Teapots, tea sets and accessories are great gift ideas for any holiday. If you haven’t started planning your Christmas gift list, now’s the time to begin compiling it. Since flowers are such a popular gift, surprise her with a holiday floral teapot from our Christmas Shoppe. Or any one of our many traditional floral or chintz bone china and porcelain teapots make […]
The history of tea is centuries old. Not so of the history of teapots. They’ve only been around for about 500 years. The first teapots to be introduced to the world of tea around 1500 were the Yixing teapots. These teapots are considered to be the first official teapot. The Yixing teapots are specifically made […]
Chintz Teapots A Chintz teapot is a wonderful way to bring your garden into your home. Many lovers of country living adore this pattern of teapots. Chintz is actually a small repeating pattern usually of flowers covering a teapot and other pieces of tea ware. Many different manufacturers produce these lovely teapots and tea ware […]
Helping Fight Breast Cancer with A Pink Ribbon The Teapot Shoppe is pleased to be able to add the Pink Ribbon logo to their store. Starting in March a portion of all sales will be donated towards the Fight Against Breast Cancer. There are so many different areas that the Breast Cancer Charities of America assist […]