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Lillibeth started a "favorite teacup" post on her blog, The Pleasant Times. I am joining her and adding more blogs with favorite cups. One is a wedding tea cup posted by someone who is recently married. The Prairee Rose teacup was one my husband bought me when we left Calgary, Alberta, Canada after spending a number of years there. It is Royal Albert and at the time, it was available in some grocery stores! Therefore, I always thought I could go back and get one whenever I liked. However, as times changed, this pattern became rare and now it is nearly impossible to get it.White cup: Royal Doulton, "Richelieu"
I inherited these white cups from the grandmother of Rebecca and Amy Newton in Oklahoma. I knew her when I lived in Calgary, Alberta, Canada back in the early 70's and we were friends for 30 years afterwards.
Any flavor tea tastes good in these cups. They have the right amount of thin-ness, and I've always thought that the thinner the cup, the better the tea!
You can view another favorite tea cup at http://www.thepleasanttimes.blogspot.com/
You can view another favorite tea cup at http://www.thepleasanttimes.blogspot.com/
If anyone else puts a tea cup on their blog I'll add your link to this article.
Here is one:http://asimplehomemaker.blogspot.com/
Here is one:http://asimplehomemaker.blogspot.com/
http://www.xanga.com/mrsmonise/622467922/my-favorite-tea-cup.html (this is a favorite friend of mine that calls me regularly!)
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I would have thought so, too, but I saw a salesman demonstrate a Royal Albert bone china tea cup's strength at a Royal Doulton store one time. It was so hard to watch that fellow hitting it against the shelf! I doubt any of us would be doing that with our teacups, of course. I think if they are washed apart from other dishes, in a padded sink, that may lengthen their lives, though chips happen. It is a pity though to see folks with an entire set of fabulous English bone china that never comes out of the hutch, even for Christmas dinner, because they are afraid to use it.
I can say from experience, never put your grandmother's heirloom tea cup next to the bread machine. I lost one over the counter top one day because of the vibration!
I"m sorry I just deleted some comments unaware...and my daughter just told me what the comment was...so I would like to comment on the comment that was deleted. It was my observation at the tea rooms that are so popular here now that the owners of these establishments much prefer fine bone china for its durability. In one tea room she has the cups and saucers stacked on a big buffet and she tells the customers to go and pick out their own. They are all antique cups and she doesn't seem a bit worried about their delicacy, because they really do withstand the wear and tear and in fact better than the big mugs, which tend to chip. Fine china is actually quite durable unless you have people who delibertely abuse it or little children and a cement floor where cups can be dropped. Our antique and even new tea cups and saucers can survive normal wear and tear. Tea people who are picky about their tea and the way it is served will always prefer the china cups, as the big thick mugs sometimes alter the flavor, due to the fact they may have a percentage of lead in them or be porous and absorb all the heat so that the tea doesn't stay hot very long. It actually depends on the type of tea you drink as to whether or not it matters. Certain kinds of tea taste better in a thin china cup. However no matter what you prefer, if you have a favorite tea cup, whether you actually drink out of it or not, anyone is welcome to post a picture of it on their blog and I'll add your link so we can all go and enjoy it.
What a marvelous looking tea cup. I can see why it is your favorite. I also do agree with you on the fact that tea tastes better in thinner cups than in thick. Also I do believe it let's the tea cool down a bit more quickly after it's been poured so as to not burn your lips or tongue.
Anything that has to do with tea gives me a warm and cozy feeling inside. Thank you for the posting on this subject during this newly frigid season.
Hey! I have all *my* grandmother's Richelieu--I'm talking an entire giant china cabinet full. Some of it showed up on my blog this week (http://pleasantviewschoolhouse.blogspot.com/2007/10/birthday-dinner.html). I find it to be always appropriate, whether it's just Sunday dinner, or a special holiday meal. It's just right!
How very pretty!
Smiles,
Candy :)
This is a gorgeous teacup & saucer, really it is. Very elegant, with just the right amount of embellishment! I do love to drink my tea out of a china teacup...though I don't treat myself that well often enough. Usually the plain, everyday dishes serve me. My best dishes?..."Hanford", by Johnson Bros.
warmly,
Brenda
Your tea cup is so pretty, it really is and what a wonderful history behind it. It is elegant and simple and it looks very delicate.
I also went over to The Pleasant Times Blog and saw that beautiful tea cup!
Very nice, Very nice indeed.
http://www.xanga.com/mrsmonise/622467922/my-favorite-tea-cup.html
Here is the link to My Favorite Tea Cup.
God Bless You and Your Family
I love the thin tea cups for tea--the somehow make the tea seem extra tasty. I like the ones with a thickness for making a special treat coffee ;-)
Here's a link to mine:
http://mrslaurenchristine.blogspot.com/2007/10/my-favorite-tea-cup.html
blessings,
Lauren Christine
What pretty tea cups everyone has. Sipping tea from a lovely tea cup not only makes the tea taste better, but makes one feel better too. I couldn't choose...so I posted three.
http://blog.kerchners.com/2007/10/my-favorite-tea-cups.html
God bless! Ann'Re
I love the old fashioned tea cups! The designs are timeless. I'd like to share a picture of mine with you.
http://inspirationsofthepast.blogspot.com/2007/10/tea-and-crumpets.html
~Sharon
Lovely teacups, Lady Lydia. Especially the Richelieu. Very regal, indeed.
I've enjoyed this. Here is my own favorite teacup post
http://auntmandasmapletrees.blogspot.com/2007/10/my-favorite-teacup.html
Dear Lady Lydia,
Thank you for this post!
Here is the link for one of mine:
http://theshepherdshouse.wordpress.com/2007/10/26/a-special-tea-cup/
Blessings,
Sharon
What beautiful tea cups!
Here is a link to one on my blog:
http://annaleahsangle.blogspot.com/
I live about half an hour south of Calgary. I didn't realize you had lived here. It was really interesting to discover that! I also enjoy drinking tea out of a china tea cup. I have only one and it was passed down from my grandma. It makes an ordinary cup of tea become special.
Karen
Oh, how I love tea! The cup is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it.
Crystal
My favorite tea is Yorkshire Gold by Taylors of Harrogate. It is a delicious, amber colored tea, full bodied with NO bitterness if made correctly. With good water, it is excellent!
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