Poem - A Lovely Cup of Tea
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This is my poem about Tea - all kinds of tea
I have a lovely collection of tea paraphernalia, and am showing it off on this web page. There's also a Quiz "What Do You Know About Tea?"
Here's My Poem - "A Lovely Cup of Tea"
(or "A Nice Cuppa" if you prefer)
(*Kensington is a rather trendy area in London)
All Images on this Web Page are by Diana Grant
This is my Catherine Kidson Tea Cosy, and bone china jug and teapot
N.B.: IMPORTANT REMINDER!!
On no account put the milk in first
- this would cool the boiling hot water and the teabag would not brew properly
If you are using a teapot, make sure you warm it first with hot water
If you are making it with a teabag in a cup, put the teabag in first, then pour boiling water on it
Quiz - What Do You Know About Tea?
Test Your Knowledge Against the Great and Good
i.e. the tea-sloshing cognoscenti
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Here are some pretty Teapots
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Or lay a tray for tea with a flowery teapot and dainty cups and saucers or bone china mugs for your dear family - you could transform an ordinary occasion into a treat!
Google blogs here
Their selection so hope they are relevant!
- Tea time origins explored at Redlands retirement community
- Lee Hanna,as "Hazel the Tea Wench from London," serves truffles at a high tea sponsored by Mission Commons. She gave a light-hearted presentation on the history of tea. (Kristina Hernandez/Staff) REDLANDS - Tea was the topic of conversation at a high ...
- Beacons, tea parties, dog shows will mark Diamond Jubilee in Canada
- Several hotels will also play host to celebrations, including Victoria's Fairmont Empress, where a dog show and a tea party will mark the occasion on Sunday afternoon. In Toronto, Le Méridien King Edward hotel will host afternoon tea all weekend and a ...
- Ryan rouses tea party rally
- By Bill Glauber of the Journal Sentinel Caledonia - Several thousand people have assembled early Saturday for a tea party rally ahead of Tuesday's recall election. Hundreds of people are waving placards supporting Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov.
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The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
From Alice in Wonderland
On the right is the version by Arthur RackhamAnd below is the one by Tenniel
Another Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This Time a Modern Version
This Copyright image is used with the consent of the artist, Mark Bryan
Isn't this picture fun?
He is a wonderful artist, humorous, political and technically brilliant. Have a look at his website: artofmarkbryan.com
Here are some Poetical Links
All things poetry
- My Poetry on my blog: Diana's Blog - Glorious Confusion
- You'll find a few of my poems there
- I am selling lots of used Poetry Books on my web page Vintage Poetry Books
There are several poetry books of "Modern" poetry from the first part of the 20th Century, including several containing very moving War poems. You will find old favourites and many which you may not have heard of before. There is also a a book of Dante's poetry translated and a small book of favourite Latin poetry. I certainly studied many Latin poems in my youth, but can't say I recognize them now : my favourite was Catullus, who was a lawyer as well as a scholar - they are not mutually exclusive you know! Some of the books are sensuously bound in soft leather, and one in tartan fabric.
About the Writer of This Web Page - Diana Grant
With Links to Some of Her Other Relevant Web Pages
I write and perform poetry at community events and, of course, I love tea!
Glorious Confusion - my Website - currently under reconstruction.
Diana's Blog at Glorious Confusion My Blog
Although retired, I still help people to write letters, proof-read things they have written, and help to improve and pinpoint the essence of what they want to say.
(You can contact me if you would like that kind of help) .You can go to my Bio at the top right hand side of this page. Or, if you prefer, if you want more information, you can go to my website, Glorious Confusion, where there is a page About Me
Here are a few of my Lenses
These are all in the Arts section
Links to Other Web Pages About Tea
The pictures are very appealing
- Tea With Friends by Angela McRae
A very appealing and attractively designed blog about tea generally. In particular there are a few pages about Teatime jewelry - a magnificent collection of antique pins, bracelets and brooches connected with tea - I recommend this highly for an informative description with lovely photographs of a niche jewelry style- Tea at Prim Rose Hill
A delightful blog about teatime with tea-time recipes and lovely photos- For the love of tea
Interesting facts about all sorts of tea- Collecting Antiques: Tea Cups and Saucer Sets
If you are an antique collector, or want to be one, one of most fun and affordable items to collect are antique tea cup and saucer sets. Most people like to collect these one at a time, one cup and saucer set together, and mix them up in their collection.There are several ways to collect antique tea cups and saucers.
Heres my Guestbook Where you Get to Say Your Bit
Did you enjoy the poem? Please do write a comment
Did you like my photos (or shall we say mug-shots!)? The mugs are all part of my collection of bone china mugs.
Would you like to talk about anything at all? Or say what you think about my poem?
if so, this is the place to do it. I love to hear from people all over the world - somehow it seems to bring us closer together
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PoeticChristian
Apr 28, 2012 @ 12:14 am | delete
- What a very nice poem. I love peppermint tea with Honey and half N Half (or the creamers they use at restaurants). I love to write poetry myself. Part of your mug shots from flicker are not showing so I thought I'd tell you. Otherwise, great lens.
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Tipi
Feb 18, 2012 @ 9:39 am | delete
- I loce hearb teas with honey. You poem is sweet!
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LizMac60 Nov 3, 2011 @ 5:04 pm | delete
- Loved the tea poem. blessed.
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JJNW
Aug 13, 2011 @ 3:53 am | delete
- I love your poem!!
*** Blessed by a SquidAngel *** for original and clever poetry, very nice photos of your personal collection, and because you seem totally enchanting!
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linhah Jun 7, 2011 @ 12:42 am | delete
- Southern style is my favorite - strong sweet iced tea, served throughout the southern United States.
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