Welcome, I'm so happy you stopped by for some tea today.
Before I share our tea setting we are going to unlock a little secret ...
What could this box contain that a key is required?
TEA SECRETS.....Do you want to take a peek inside?
HMMM... we are not shown the contents right away.... lets see what is under this compartment.
Another cover ... but look there is a label ...
Rose Congou Emperor Loose Tea ...
As you can see Roses are the theme for today's tea.
Let's take a closer look as our tea steeps.....
The teapot was a wonderful find in Stowe Vermont last summer. It is manufactured by Royal Chelsea, made in England; the pattern is Golden Rose. The stamp on the bottom also has the anchor and the following handwritten 3983 A D . I love the gold detail it brings out the brilliance of the peach and red/pinkish roses. The handle has a small thumb rest,which is perfect when pouring the tea. If you look on the lid opposite the handle you will note there is a steam escape hole.
Since we are having a rose tea, white roses from the market sit in a glass flower frog.
The teacup looks like it belongs to the teapot set, with it's delicate red/pink roses and gold detail
The roses and gold detail surround not only the outside of the teacup, but inside and the saucer too! The outer side of the handle is also covered in gold.
The bottom of the teacup is equally stunning... with it's small bouquet of roses.
SURPRISE! the teacup is Royal Albert Crown China England, the pattern Old English Rose..
Our treat for tea today is the Ladurée inspired double- decker macaron
Awww memories of Paris ...
This pedestal dish holding these delights is Limoges from France.
The dish for our treats is also decorated with roses and other pretty flowers. I forgot to take a photo of the bottom of the plate ~ there is crown above a shield with a scroll in green. Across the crown JLMENAU .. in the scroll is some writing and a date (I can't make it out, it is script writing) under the crown and shield ~ Made in German Democratic Republic. I came across these plates during a visit to a local antique store.
Well our tea is steeped and ready....
love the rich golden colour.....
Thank you for taking tea with me today ... and to new visitors, I hope you will join us again...
Hope to see you at the BlogHomes of these fabulous hostesses, who are also hosting afternoon tea...
Tea Time Tuesday ~ with Sandi
