Lately, I've been looking in antique shops specifically for appealing cups and saucers, especially blue ones, without much luck. This one's a treat, though. It's Homer Laughlin Harlequin pattern in turquoise. I'd love to have one in yellow.
It came from the antique mall in Bartlett:
Not much to look at from the outside but plenty of treasures once you get inside.
The tea came from the local Chinese grocery and is quite nice. I think this'll do for a while. The box describes it as "a premium grade Oolong. This oolong is typically close to a green tea, with only a little fermentation that combines qualities of black and green teas."
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I do miss antiquing when I was in Colorado. Everything is too expensive in London.
ReplyDeleteah, but being in london would be worth it. i went once years ago on one of those whirlwind europe tours and loved it. i think living there would be such fun!
DeleteBlue is my color for my kitchen. Actually it's cobalt blue with copper accents. But I think this very retro cup and saucer are simply gorgeous. Love it and would gladly drink from it if you offered me some oolong tea. And I love oolong, too. Just haven't found any I'm really in love with yet.
ReplyDeletethe shape of this cup is what first attracted me. it does have that retro feel.
Deletei like this tea, but i'm still looking for the world's best green tea. it's time consuming, because i hate to buy new teas while i still have tea here. i'd love to offer you some :) this is my favorite so far.