Gorgeous teapot for one is a great way to enjoy a hot cup of tea. Made of porcelain and decorated with with beautiful butterflies and gold trimmed. An exquisite piece that will also be a decorative piece. Measures 5 1/2″ height, teacup holds 8 ounces, teapot holds 16 ounces. A fun duo , the top brews your tea and when ready pour into cup below. Very quaint.

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Discover the soothing delights of tea. The act of “taking tea” has long been known to relax and rejuvenate the soul. Newfound health benefits have increased tea’s popularity, as have the tasty new variations-from chai lattes to Asian tapioca pearl teas. This new third edition of The New York Book of Tea takes the reader on a journey beyond the hustle and bustle of New York City to discover the finest tea oases, from a proper English tea for an afternoon with friends to a late-ni (more…)

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Unique in its more than three hundred recipes, The Tea Book is a comprehensive look at tea. It’s about its history, where it’s grown, how it is prepared, what the various grades of tea are. There are chapters on decaffeinated teas, flavored teas, tea accessories, and tea medicinal uses. Campbell also describes British teatimes, tea leaf reading, and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. You’ll find tea recipes and brewing techniques from around the world, from festive tea (more…)