Monday, December 29, 2014

Christmas gifts of tea

Christmas 2014 saw a few teatime surprises, so I thought I'd share them here and see if you got any tea goodies for Christmas yourself! Some of my favorite gifts this year were this new "Downton Abbey" book from my husband (which I am loving reading) as well as "Downton Abbey" teas, scone mix and jam from my stepson's family. I am delighted to have all these great "Downton" treats, especially since the new season (or "series," as they say across the pond) returns on Sunday. Can't wait!

Another lovely surprise came on Christmas Day when my sister and her family surprised me with a new glass teapot and two new teas to try. The glass teapot is a full-size teapot, unlike the one small glass teapot I have. This one has an infuser built in, so I'm looking forward to trying it out!

My other tea goodies were "from Daddy," who has taken to simply giving my sister and me the funds so we can go shopping for ourselves and then return with the gifts to be put under his Christmas tree. Naturally, I spent part of my gift on some tea things, including this adorable British-themed tea towel I saw at T.J. Maxx.

And I haven't had time to try it out yet, but T.J. also had a new style of silicone tea infuser. I get such a kick out of trying new styles of infuser, so I'll have to report back about how well this one works. (Or doesn't.)

At Ross, I found this cute set containing a china tea mug, coaster and tray. Since I love things with handwriting on them, this was an absolute must!

Finally, I got a head start on Christmas 2015 with this Spode Christmas Tree design tea-for-one set from Ross. So now I will be happily sipping new tea in new teawares in the weeks ahead. How about you? Were any tea gifts under your Christmas tree this year?

16 comments:

  1. Reading your blog always makes me want to hop on out to TJ Maxx or Ross. :) Do you ever find good tea finds at Tuesday Morning?

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  2. I'd say that Santa and his elves were very good to you. What a great bunch of tea goodies! I agree with J, I always want to go hit Ross or TJ Maxx after reading your posts.

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  3. What great tea-themed Christmas presents! I have the same Downton Abbey book, and love it. Only seven more days to go until the season premier.

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  4. Great gifts! I received some of the Downton Christmas Tea from a friend - it is delicious, I'm brewing some now.

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  5. Great stuff! We do have a Ross...guess I'll have to visit more often!

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  6. I love your finds at those stores. I need to go to Ross more often. I tend to favor TJ Maxx and Home Goods. I treated myself "pre-Christmas" to a Royal Albert teapot ornament. It's the teapot on the cover of January's Tea Time magazine.

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  7. You received some lovely tea themed gifts Angela.
    Best wishes for 2015!

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  8. Great gifts! I had a Downton Christmas too. A CD, candle, ornament, tea and even a dowager countess fabric tea cozy! Happy New Year!

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  9. How cool !!!! Angela you really made a haul !!!!! I got some Downton items . Where oh where did Frances get that dowager countess fabric tea cozy ???

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  10. I especially love the little Spode teapot. My hubby gave me big pound bags of some of my favorite Harney & Sons tea. Heaven.

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  11. I always enjoy the tea finds you share. Sounds like a very nice Christmas. Here's to a wonderful 2015!

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  12. What fun tea-themed gifts! Happy New Year!

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  13. Beautiful gifts, Angela. The Spode tea for one teapot is especially nice. Wishing you a great holiday, Joanie

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  14. It certainly looks like you were a very good girl this year! What a wonderful assortment of tea time treasures! Hope your Christmas was merry!

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  15. My you made a hall. I had been wanting a glass teapot and finally just ordered one. My family doesn't give me tea things, they figure I know what I like. I did get a gift of matcha caramels and a gift certificate to a teabar and spa.

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