With Dominic being British, as you can imagine, we drink lots of tea in our home. I serve a traditional English tea like I would a coffee, with cream & sugar. Herbal teas with lemon & honey -unless it's chai -then it's cream & sugar again.
It's a very nice, calming tradition that they have across the pond- to come in from shopping, or a hard day at work- they virtually make time stand still just long enough to have a cup of tea, or two. No putting up groceries, no phone calls, no nothing- just putting on the kettle for tea. I found it such a valuble stress releaver while I was there. Something we Americans don't do - just stop and sit with a warm cup of tea, letting the world carry on until we are done.
So when I was lucky enough to try Teaposy for my self, I and everyone in my home were thrilled. When the package arrived, I was in the middle of mopping the floors. I stopped in good British fashion, put on the kettle, took out some Walker's biscuits & we had tea proper.
The tea is amazing to watch! It's a piece of art and I felt truly inspired watching it bloom. All of us gathered around the teapot to watch - it was really cool.
The flavor is mild, expectantly so being a white tea & I could taste the subtle flavor of the Calendula flower & the floral scent remained as an aftertaste.
It really is an amazing tea set to have - I will save mine for special occasions like tea with the girls. I am planning a tea party for when my grandma comes home in the summer - she'll love it!
WIN IT!!! CONTEST CLOSED
The generous people at Importika have offered one lucky reader a "Celebrate" Teaposy set of their very own!!!
To enter, take a look at the different teas they offer, tell me which one you'd love to try - I know this part is hard.
EXTRAS
- While you are picking out a tea, look at the flavor profile and tell me which note appeals to you about the tea you picked
- Follow Wishing Penny
- Follow me at Twitter & Tweet this giveaway
- Blog this giveaway
- Tell me how you would make an special occasion with your Teaposy set
- Tell me what I was doing when the Teaposy arrived at my home
*Please comment for each extra, as this will be your entry for what you do :))
*for those that haven't - I'll still count what you put into one comment :))
Good Luck to everyone. This contest will end Wednesday March 4th. I will pick a winner using Random.org & will email the winner.
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