now tell me

"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things."
~Saki

tacky glorious tea cups? glorious!

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What is it about tacky delicate tea cups? They seem to equal perfection. Tacky delicate tea cups and cupcakes? What word translates to better than perfection?
Makes me feel like a kid attempting to be a grown up. But lord knows I'd never really want to be a grown up.

slowly and reverently

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Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.
~Thich Nhat Hanh

tea and truth, tea and beauty

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If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty.
~Japanese Proverb

tea party art

By Eliza Frye
Tea Party

tea and cupcake

By EncorePetite
Tea and Cupcake

"Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company."
~Author Unknown

“If you threw a cupcake against the wall, you would hear something of a “poof!” If you threw a muffin, you would hear a “thud!”
~Author Unknown

knit for tea

Knitted foods! I can't get enough. These are so cute and they look good enough to eat. Check out the links to view more about the creators of these treats.


Knitted Tea and Cups from The Peanut Gallery


Tea Cakes from Jean Greenhow Designs


Knitted Finger Sandwiches and Tea Time Biscuits from Jean Greenhowe Designs


Knitted Tea Cakes from Folksy Beta


Coffee and Cake by Kate Jenkins

This is a bit random but I found this and thought it was worth posting. Curious about the magical journey your tea takes as it enters? Well, here's a knitted digestive system to give you a clearer picture.


Digestive System from Strange But Trewe


Close Up Digestive System from Strange But Trewe