SJ. Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Do you have a pretty teapot? If so, would you care to share it with me? I don't drink a lot of tea but I'd like to start drinking more to replace an awful soda habit. I've always wanted a nice teapot and now feel as if I will actually use one. SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Oh no, you didn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 This could go so very wrong in so many ways! So I am :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 :001_huh: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Oh no, what did I do :lol: Shame on you, you knew what I meant!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Here is the one that goes with my dishes. It is an old pattern by Wedgwood called Countryside. They gave these away with groceries back in the 60's. You can often find them on e-bay. Here is a beautiful and fairly inexpensive set. Can you tell I'm a blue and white girl? This website has several sets at all price points. Enjoy your tea! http://www.theteapotshoppe.com/blue-toile-teaset.html Edited March 8, 2012 by bookfiend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Churchill-Blue-Willow-Teapot-/220967818290?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3372b55432 And dd received this for Christmas: http://www.lenox.com/cat/index.cfm?fuseaction=prod&pid=6355&kf=e1432&pagenum=1 I just bought a Victoria magazine and looked at all the lovely tea sets in this month's issue. My mom collected tea pots. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 So....no one is going to take the bait huh:toetap05: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Mine is also Wedgwood--like this one. It doesn't go with my dishes, but it was a gift from a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 So....no one is going to take the bait huh:toetap05: I laughed out loud when I saw this thread start up. I'm waiting too! LOL:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have a pretty kettle http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/le-creuset-demi-teakettle_3/?pkey=cle-creuset-flame I just use a plastic tea maker for steeping. I had a teapot but it was broken (no laughing!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I love tea and receive tea related gifts often. Most of them are Japanese tea sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I just use a plastic tea maker for steeping. I had a teapot but it was broken (no laughing!) :confused: What is a "plastic tea maker"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amey311 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have this one: http://www.harney.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=3978&category=0&secondary=1199 in red. I love that it's red and that it holds enough for 2 mugs. My method: Sugar in bottom of pot, leaves in metal strainer. Add water, steep for 4 minutes. Remove strainer. Add milk to pot. Pour into mug. I put the sugar and milk in the pot so I don't have to deal with those things when I drink the second cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Sometimes a teapot is just a teapot. I am a big fan of tea (all kinds..ok, I said it) and have this teapot: http://tinyurl.com/7twqvd8 It isn't fancy but I do get lots of compliments. I own it in white and it goes with my dishes and tableware. I stay away from novelty teapots or anything by an unknown manufacturer. I get worried about lead in the paint or glaze. My SIL got me a super cute teapot from the Christmas Tree Store, but I am afraid to use it for tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenangelcat Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I bought a white elephant teapot from pier one a couple of years ago. You can kind of see it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 :confused: What is a "plastic tea maker"?? http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/tea-makers-infusers/p/teavana-perfect-teamaker Cheap and three year olds can't break them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Mine is quite ugly, but I love it anyway. I've had it forever. It's a plain little Brown Betty, average size, homely color, and chipped on the edge, thanks to the cat. It does the job, though, and makes excellent tea. Oh, behave. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Family Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I laughed out loud when I saw this thread start up. I'm waiting too! LOL:bigear: http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/tea-makers-infusers/p/teavana-perfect-teamaker Cheap and three year olds can't break them. I love love teavana. just bought a bigger tea pitcher to steep herbal tea for my kids. we love drinking tea while we homeschool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Mine is quite ugly, but I love it anyway. I've had it forever. It's a plain little Brown Betty, average size, homely color, and chipped on the edge, thanks to the cat. It does the job, though, and makes excellent tea. Oh, behave. :) Snicker, snicker. (I am so juvenile. . .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Alright, alright... I'm finally taking the bait. What the heck is the deal with all the tea and tea party jokes? :001_huh: I keep saying vague references so I can guess at what is being implied... If it's racy someone can PM me with the scoop. I hate being on the outside of inside jokes. :glare: :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I don't have a teapot. I'm lazy and just microwave water in a mug and then plop a tea bag in it. I have had my eye on this tea pot. I'd also like to have the matching tea mug with infuser and lid. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Alright, alright... I'm finally taking the bait. What the heck is the deal with all the tea and tea party jokes? :001_huh: I keep saying vague references so I can guess at what is being implied... If it's racy someone can PM me with the scoop. I hate being on the outside of inside jokes. :glare: :bigear: It's a OLD thread that started it all. ... I'll try to find it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Once upon a time I thought I did. Now I just settle for serviceable and easy-to-clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Once upon a time I thought I did. Now I just settle for serviceable and easy-to-clean. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Mine is quite ugly, but I love it anyway. I've had it forever. It's a plain little Brown Betty, average size, homely color, and chipped on the edge, thanks to the cat. It does the job, though, and makes excellent tea. Oh, behave. :) This is our most commonly used teapot as well. A Brown Betty may be homely, but there is something comforting in that. And they are oh so British. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Snicker, snicker. (I am so juvenile. . .) So glad I'm not alone... Once upon a time I thought I did. Now I just settle for serviceable and easy-to-clean. *snicker* *snort* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 This is our most commonly used teapot as well. A Brown Betty may be homely, but there is something comforting in that. And they are oh so British. Bill *dying* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I think it is a great idea to buy yourself a nice teapot to break the soda habit! Tea is fantastic for creating a daily ritual. Be sure to treat yourself to many different brands as well. There are lots of samplers out there. My newest teapot is the Lenox Butterfly Meadow. I love tea-for-one sets and that might be a good place to start. Just put that in Google or the Amazon search box and you'll find something to match your taste. I also have my mom's old Wedgwood Agincourt Green tea set and a red transferware set that I bought in Germany years ago. The best thing I've got though, is the Breville One-Touch Tea Maker. I think it's pretty. :D The price is steep, but I bought it for myself during a pity party over DH missing yet another of my birthdays (I think it was the 4th in a row). :glare: This is the teapot that made me love green tea. I was convinced I didn't like it but it turns out I was just making it wrong (heating the water too much). With this, I can wake up to a hot pot of tea in the morning (on a timer) and stumble in to pour it just like I used to do with coffee. I also make a pot for iced tea every afternoon. After almost a year of use, it is still going strong and I love that thing like crazy. If you want to do tea with your kids, there are some cute sets out there. Our favorite is the Rosanna Tea for Me Too set. (I also have the same set in a standard size but, sadly, they don't make it anymore.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 *dying*Breathe. Slowly. :D I think we're about to add "tea service" to the extended metaphor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Nothing fancy here. Just a 4 cup, white, made in USA, 'microwave safe', and has a little catch on the lid so the lid does go flying..tea pot. It took me forever to find one that met my qualifications. I didn't look for a certain color; it was only available in white so that is what I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotAVampireLvr Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I have the pot that goes on the stove... just a cheap stainless model from Target or someplace like that. My MIL gave me a nice one with that actually sits on top of the cup, but I brew the tea bags in the boiling water and we always have tea on the stove... I do have a fancy tea cup though. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 :001_huh: :blink: Oh gosh....are we going to discuss carpeting vs. hardwood floors, too???? :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Oh dear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon in TN Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 :001_huh: :blink: Oh gosh....are we going to discuss carpeting vs. hardwood floors, too???? :lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I love tea sets. Now remember to keep it clean, minds out of the gutter when I tell you... I have several tea for one sets, I have one tea for two, and then two complete tea sets. One Royal Doulton pink and another Royal Wicklow with pansies. We also have an old tea pot for every day use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I have a few ceramic pots and a few cast iron ones. I love my tea things . . . brewing loose tea, breaking out the ceramic creamer, serving my friends in pretty teacups. People seem to feel really cared for when you make a pot of tea and some scones for them. Really, it's only a few minutes effort. When I'm alone, I usually brew tea in a mug so I don't always indulge in all of the bells and whistles. I use the cast iron pots for green teas and when we take tea out to the firepit. I have two ceramic pots, two cast iron pots, and two insulated carafes plus a water boiler. I can keep lots of tea hot at once :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Do you have a pretty teapot? Not since having the kids If so, would you care to share it with me? Um, no thanks SJ :lol::lol: :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Once upon a time I thought I did. Now I just settle for serviceable and easy-to-clean. This comment made me spit my water across my keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Mine is quite ugly, but I love it anyway. I've had it forever. It's a plain little Brown Betty, average size, homely color, and chipped on the edge, thanks to the cat. It does the job, though, and makes excellent tea. Oh, behave. :) :smilielol5: You should never let a p***y near your tea pot you know :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 (edited) Ahem. Tap, tap, tap (baton, not Tap, Tap, Tap) I've a little teapot, short and stout... Edited March 9, 2012 by nmoira typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Do you have a pretty teapot? I'd have to ask Wolf... :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Ahem. Tap, tap, tap (baton, not Tap, Tap, Tap) I've a little teapot, short and stout... *choking* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'd have to ask Wolf... :leaving: So, I am curious just how does this conversation start? Oh, wolfy baby, today on the board, we were talking about how pretty our *teapots* are.....whatcha think fine porcelain or chipped crockery? :lol: Wait, I don't really want to know..TMI TMI.pleaaaaase don't tell me. :willy_nilly: (that was really hard to fine a smiley for...there were way to many that would have.just.not.been.appropriate. LOL ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I did have a pretty Pfaltzgraff teapot that matched my Choices set. Until oldest ds melted it on the stove this week. After I warned him last week not to turn it on and leave the room. I am very sad, but I didn't cry. Did I mention that I'll have to replace the burner, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingmydream Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I have a little cast iron one I got at world market. It has a little mesh basket to put tea leaves in. I love it. It makes about two cups. I used to have a bright yellow big whistling one, but it took up a lot of room and we rarely used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaG Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 My teapot is just plain and blue And the lid has been mended with glue But I have a tea cosy With sweet yellow posies And a funny one with an igloo. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 We have a tea set in this pattern http://www.littleangelsgalleries.com/bnet64oz8cul.html It didn't cost nearly that much though! We bought part of our set while we were in Russia, and family and friends traveling there bought us other pieces to go with it over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelmer Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 How do you use a teapot in real life? ( NO! STOP LAUGHING!!!) Why bother with a china one if the tea just gets cold in it? If you just have a microwave can you heat up the REAL CHINA teapot in that? How is that better that just zapping a mug of water in the microwave and then dipping the teabag in it? I feel like I should get this, since I have a teapot collection.... but only tried using one once. I served stone cold tea to a guest. :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stansclan89 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Alright, alright... I'm finally taking the bait. What the heck is the deal with all the tea and tea party jokes? :001_huh: I keep saying vague references so I can guess at what is being implied... If it's racy someone can PM me with the scoop. I hate being on the outside of inside jokes. :glare: :bigear: I found it :D. It's in this thread: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55527 The tea reference starts in post #74. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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