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Introducing The Steeping Teapot Newsletter

We are excited to share with you the first edition of The Steeping Teapot Newsletter. This newsletter will be published at least quarterly and will reflect the activities that are happening at The Steeping Teapot as well as Teas The Season, our sister blog that focuses on celebrating the art and enjoyment of tea. We will also be including information from The Grey Heron and TGH Mercantile.

And for fun….some tidbits of teatime knowledge. Please enjoy!

Leave us a note and tell us how you like it! beth@thesteepingteapot.com

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Hello world!

Welcome to The Steeping Teapot, a vintage china and tea time treasures store. This store is owned by Beth Shields, the author and developer of Teas The Season, a blog devoted to the art and enjoyment of tea.

The Steeping Teapot is a collection of vintage china and other tea time treasures, arranged so you can browse and enjoy walking through our virtual aisles, looking for just that right piece. From teacups to teapots, serving platters and a collection of glassware, tea accessories and unique BiltonCottage Cozies, The Steeping Teapot gives you the chance to browse away to your heart’s content. Take your time….we’re always open and shipping is free!

Teas The Season focuses on the experiences of an afternoon tea, from menus and recipes to planning, or learning how to care for that perfect teacup or teapot. These writings bring you along and help guide you as you enjoy the activities surrounding all things tea. These fun and unique articles are posted to The Steeping Teapot so you can enjoy them while you shop! Click on the teapot icon and you can check out Teas The Season.

Intertwined, The Steeping Teapot and Teas The Season provide the steps to enjoying tea and its treats as well as equipping you with the tools and understanding. Together, you can experience the joy and excitement of afternoon tea.

We hope you enjoy your time here and come away refreshed.

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How To Care For Your Vintage China

So you’re here….hopefully shopping and excited about a new purchase of vintage china. Maybe you already have some and are just beginning to use it. Either way – you will want to know how to take care of these special teatime treasures. Check out Teas The Season post on How To Care For Your Vintage China. It will walk you through how to display, clean and store these special pieces. You may have other things that work well for you – let us know!

How To Care For Your Vintage China

How To Care For Your Vintage China - Teacup and Teapot setting