One year my family was in Florida. I was in 7th grade. My mother loved to go to flea markets. We were looking around and suddenly my mother came upon a complete tea set, similar to the one photographed here. It was white with little pink roses on it. She was determined to have it! We brought it home and from that day on, it became a fun game to say, “Is it time for chai?” Amazing how excited we got for “tea time.” I think it was the “ritual of it.”
With four kids in the family, we each had a job. One person would put the kettle on, the other person would get the tea pot and put the tea leaves in it, the next person would get the tea cups out of the cupboard with the sugar and creamer… and don’t forget the spoons and some cookies if we had any. It was a TEAM EFFORT! We would normally sit and watch a British show that my mother got from the library and for that next hour we “felt British!”
Fast forward, 25 years and now most of the tea cups have broken, but there are a few survivors. Now there are grandchildren who have been learning about “tea time,” which is wonderful.
Not long ago, I had a LUCKY find. I was at an antique shop and I couldn’t believe it. I found this beautiful “in tact” tea set. I was very excited! Best part, it only cost me $25. They told me it was “spin the wheel day.” I spinned this wheel and received a 15% discount. That made this purchase even “more fun!”
So, “tea time” continues on… now, we need to find a good British show.
What family story do you have to share? Don’t be shy.
Beautiful story, Moni!
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THANK YOU!! One day, tea time in Ireland for both of us!
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I’m on a Grantchester, Broadchurch and British baking show fan….
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Ah, I don’t know Grantchester or Broadchurch, I need to look those up. Love the British Baking show and all of Masterpiece Theatre.
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Grantchester is a masterpiece mystery. The first two seasons were very good. This season was iffy. Broad church is BBC. The first season is perfection.
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The tea set looks so cute 🙂 Love it. I collect tea cups and other kinds of cute li’l cups.
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Sounds like YOU need a story on tea cups too and why you collect them. 🙂
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Lovely family memory. Midsummer Murders is quite quintessentially British if you’re still looking for a show.
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Thank you, will look for it. Also enjoyed “Lark Rise to Candleford.” So many good shows.
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What a sweet story!💗
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Thank you… you must have a nice family story to share. 🙂
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I loved this! I recently attended my first tea as a graduation celebration for a couple of ladies. It was such fun. Definitely “felt British” 😉
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That’s great, it’s always nice to have tea time with a group of people. A few years ago, for a birthday celebration, I went with some friends in British Columbia, Canada to the Fairmont Empress Hotel for Tea, it was very nice with scones/tea sandwiches and special desserts. 🙂 Even the men enjoyed themselves! Tea for everyone!
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You should check out Father Ted and Mrs. Brown’s Boys! They’re Irish but great for tea and laughs!
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These sound TERRIFIC! My daughter has been living in Limerick, now Dublin for 4 years. I’m going to ask her if she knows these shows. They sound super funny. Mrs. Brown’s Boys sounds similar to “Keeping Up Appearances” and another funny show called, “Jeeves and Wooster.” THANKS for the tips!
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Awesome! I was there this time last year road tripping around the country haha
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What a lovely memory, and beautifully shared. 🙂
My favorite BBC show is the Father Brown Mysteries. Hugs.
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Oh, I enjoy Father Brown too. There is an Italian mystery series with a priest named, “Don Matteo.” English subtitles. Really nice like Father Brown. Maybe you can see it one day. I think. You’d enjoy it.
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Lovely story! Brings back memories of our tea time too.
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