One of my favorite sets of dishes..Spode's Blue Gloucester, right? I yearn for an afternoon break and having a cup of tea at my desk, but alas the older I get, the more sensitive I am to caffeine after midday. Nice to dream about, though!
There’s a good selection of decaffeinated teas available these days from most well-known makers as well as supermarket own brands. Try Twinings decaf English Breakfast, which is good. Twinings have an Amazon store, if that helps.
I've been working from home for the last year. It's been so nice to be able to have a real pot of tea during the work day and a cocktail when I work late. I'll miss it when I go back to the office.
How lovely and very civilised! :) I have a small (read 'cozy') home space, and my work desk is also tiny, but I manage to keep my tea tradition to sooth my pandemic-frazzled nerves! If you like a very refined black tea, I highly recommend the 'Silver Tips Imperial' full-moon hand-harvested (as in harvested under full moonlight), semi-fermented Oolong tea from Makabairi (directly from the slopes of the Himalayas). It's a bit pricey and not always available, hence rare, but it is so worth it! I must admit that I do take out my Royal Crown Derby set when I do have it as a special mood-lifting treat (that's different from my more mundane Yorkshire Tea).
Where are the toast and marmalade? All I see are a teapot, teacups and various things to add to tea.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. A tea break is a wonderful gift to yourself each day.
ReplyDeleteAn inviting workplace. What brand of computer is that? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHP All-in-One (i7 processor/11th Gen)
DeleteOne of my favorite sets of dishes..Spode's Blue Gloucester, right? I yearn for an afternoon break and having a cup of tea at my desk, but alas the older I get, the more sensitive I am to caffeine after midday. Nice to dream about, though!
ReplyDeleteThere’s a good selection of decaffeinated teas available these days from most well-known makers as well as supermarket own brands. Try Twinings decaf English Breakfast, which is good. Twinings have an Amazon store, if that helps.
DeleteThank you. Something to consider!
DeleteUpton Tea has excellent decaffeinated black teas. My favorite is the Irish Breakfast Tea.
DeleteWhat a lovely tea service! What is the pattern called, please? My wife (a confirmed tea drinker) would love it.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Heinz-Ulrich
Spode Gloucester Blue.
DeleteThank you!
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I've been working from home for the last year. It's been so nice to be able to have a real pot of tea during the work day and a cocktail when I work late. I'll miss it when I go back to the office.
ReplyDeleteSimply perfect! Thank you so very much!
ReplyDeleteI must say your workspace is much tidier and more dainty than mine. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of the antique with the modern. A comfortable workspace indeed.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely and very civilised! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a small (read 'cozy') home space, and my work desk is also tiny, but I manage to keep my tea tradition to sooth my pandemic-frazzled nerves! If you like a very refined black tea, I highly recommend the 'Silver Tips Imperial' full-moon hand-harvested (as in harvested under full moonlight), semi-fermented Oolong tea from Makabairi (directly from the slopes of the Himalayas). It's a bit pricey and not always available, hence rare, but it is so worth it! I must admit that I do take out my Royal Crown Derby set when I do have it as a special mood-lifting treat (that's different from my more mundane Yorkshire Tea).