Mixed up Mini Teapots

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

I am not sure why Jenifer crafts these one of a kind little teapots the way that she does but I found them much too interesting not to share with you. All of her hand-sculpted teapots fit in the palm of your hand and are glazed with green tea celadon and ivory crackle glazes. The names she has chosen for each is as intrig [...]

Surreal Teapot Paintings

sales@exoticteapot.co.uk — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Came across a wonderful painter called Thomas Hieronymus Towhey who has created a great collection of teapot paintings. Quite surreal and very colourful, they remind me of Alice in Wonderland.

I�m a little teapot

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

As a child, many remember learning the song "I'm a little teapot, short and stout..." Stephen Hansen, an adult and famous Paper Mache artist, interprets ideas of ‘whatever strikes his fancy,' such as the teapot song, into social lifelike events. Using his creative mind and artistic abilities, he first conjures up a picture of subjects from a selected published story or song. Then he molds and dresses his construed actors into Pa [...]

Best of British Teapots

sales@exoticteapot.co.uk — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Was out shopping earlier in London and was surprised just how many souvenir teapots with a British Theme were on offer in all the tourist shops.

I particularly liked the patriotic bus covered with the Union Jack…

Recycling teapots, sugar bowls and saucers

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Since 1989 the Jangling Jack boys, Chris and Steve, have been combining home décor vintage objects with used industrial parts to create unique garden and interior art pieces. On their Australian bush land residence, the men extend the lives of unwanted silver teapots, sugar bowls, teaspoons, cups and saucers. T [...]

Discovery Sets, gifts that keep on giving

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

"Discovery" can be referred to as the act of learning something or uncovering information that was previously unknown.

I remember receiving my first miniature China tea set for my 5th birthday. That was the day I discovered tea. My parents, grandparents, brother and sisters accepted my numerous handmade invitations to dress up so to attend my formal tea parties using my China set.

A group of researchers sought to determine just how much of this sweet candy would be needed to design a chocolate teapot that would successfully brew tea. Using 1.3kg of melted dark chocolate, the scientists patiently manufactured a chocolate teapot with walls 20 mm thick. Besides the lid which was for aesthetic purposes only, [...]

Exotic Jasmine Fragrance in Teas, Candles and Oils

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

According to one source, jasmine means heavenly felicity or happiness. The use of jasmine dates back centuries ago when the Chinese used it as a flavourful and scented tea. Unlike the tea plant, camellia sinensis, it is the jasmines' flowers that are used for tea, perfumes and oils. The aroma is so exquisite that chemists h [...]

Spend a day with Dresser�s Teapots

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Some say Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) was the first industrial designer because of his uncanny ability to manufacture his many designs using an array of materials, all of which were functional and aesthetically appealing. His teapots are prime examples of this innovative talent and knowledge.

Teapot & Teacup Biscuits

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Since I am in the process of planning a tea party for my niece's 22nd birthday this 3-piece cookie cutter "Teapot Set" and "Cup & Saucer" cookie cutter certainly caught my attention. I know that she will appreciate me taking the time to make her fa [...]

Professional Tea Drinkers

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

According to a survey conducted by ActionAid, an international non-profit agency, legal professionals in Brit drink more tea than their engineering, architectural and building industry colleagues. Seventy percent in this profession reported drinking more than 3 cups per day; 20% drink more than 6 cups of tea per day.

After this was announced to the profession, two of [...]

Camellia Sinensis FAQs

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

I read an internet article, written by Chinese Chef and Tea Master Hong Shu, that cleared up some of my confusion and questions about the tea plant, which perhaps you too have pondered.

All true tea comes from the plant, Camellia Sinensis, grown in China, other parts of Asia and in India. True tea is black tea, green tea, white tea [...]

Teapots Committed to Beauty

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

Ralph Bacerra's teapots are not metaphors and have no meaning. For him, the sole purpose is to create pieces that are "exquisitely beautiful." Bacerra took this approach after traveling to China, Japan and Taiwan where he was exposed to Imari ware. This is a China painting techni [...]

Odd Teapots for Collectors Only

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0100

The husband and wife couple that created these copper, brass and sterling silver teapots state the containers do hold tea and will pour properly but prefer their patrons consider them only as collector's items. In fact, their desired consumers are the whimsical and odd collectors that appreciate art perhaps more than tea. &nbs [...]

The Beatles� thoughts of Tea

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +0100

There are probably enough quotes, lyrics and books about tea to fill a school library. Let us not forget to appreciate not only the traditionalist comments but those contemporary ones as well. If the young appreciate this wonderful beverage, tea will always be. For example, the legendary [...]

Teapot for your head

press@exoticteapot.co.uk — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +0100

I thoroughly enjoy a cup of warm tea as autumn ends and the cold winter months begin. I am also the first to admit that I greatly admire the many teapot designers and artists in this world (as is obvious from my blog postings). But I have never considered wearing a teapot on my head to keep my brain warm. However, I know now of at least one creative mind that has not only considered such but knitted a Teapot Hat for winter wearing.

I visited my aunt last weekend who just so happens to be a bonsai gardener. She was so proud of her newest bonsai cultivation, the New Zealand Tea Tree Bonsai. Granted it will not produce tea leaves for steeping; however, its beauty and the skill of growing such can certainly be appreciated by us tea drinkers who are in awe by the artisans who sew flowering teas.

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