Our oldest son, Micah, is a traveler. He has a bit of the wanderlust in him and it makes me know that he is truly our son because he is always up for new experiences. Earlier this year he took a massive trip which included a trip to Portugal. I reaped the benefits of that trip because he found me a perfect teapot.
Isn’t it adorable? The cork is what sets it apart from any other teapot that I have. It came with a couple of little cups and when I did an online search I found out that this little gem is called The Whistler for a reason.
The Whistler is the biggest and one of the oldest cork oak trees of the world and it is located in the Portuguese region of Alentejo. This special tree now gives the name to this tea pot in which cork embraces ceramic just like it embraces the wood in the cork oak tree. The Whistler tea set is inspired by the traditional pottery of Alentejo. (from sugartrends.com)
All I know is that it is perfect!
But wait–there’s more!!! Not only did I get a new teapot this past week but I also got some fabulous new tea to try. Micah’s girlfriend, Wendy, was born in China and her parents returned from a trip home recently so I reaped the benefits of that trip with a wonderful gift of tea. (Thanks, Wendy!)
Just look at those lovely teas….
Not the “dust” that sometimes passes for tea, that is for sure. I brewed up a pot in my new teapot using the cute little reusable tea bag (see above picture of teas on the tray with the teabag in the back)that our youngest son, Aaron, had given me. It was every bit as delightful as I had anticipated it would be.
It is the perfect weather to brew up a pot of nice hot tea while the cold weather envelops the house. I will be working my way through my new teas and thinking how nice it is to be home in a warm and cozy place. How about you?
Life is like a teabag…
The fragrance it emits is a reflection of the quality from within.
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Leave a commentI think Micah and I would get along since I love to travel as well. I love this and you scored with the tea!
Wow – such wonderful gifts from your sons and Wendy! They certainly know how to buy gifts for you! That’s an interesting teapot; I know you’re delighted to add it to your collection.
I am delighted and it was such a nice surprise. He gave it to me right as soon as he got in from the airport so I think he was pretty excited as well to give me the perfect gift. 🙂
I must agree I think your new teapot is cool! What a find and you are blessed to have such caring sons. Enjoy.
I am, aren’t I? They turned out to be very thoughtful young men.
Sons will always know what Mom wants for Christmas or a souvenir. The perfect gift for friends and family to gather round.
Yep—you are right about that. He has gotten me quite a few from his travels which makes me smile a lot because it means he thinks of me. 🙂
I love that we’ve created a new generation of travelers who want to explore and connect with their world. Bravo, Beth Ann.
Incidentally, how did you do the snowflakes?
I agree!!! Micah loves to travel —has a trip to Australia coming up after Christmas. 🙂 The snow is a fun WordPress thing—click here to go to the info:http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2011/12/01/its-getting-cold-in-here/
So fun! Thanks!
I love the earthiness of the teapot from Micah. And the clean lines.
And how sweet of Wendy to gift you with that savory, quality tea.
It is a really classic teapot–brews and pours great and the cork protects the surface it is on which is a win win. I knew he had gotten me one but had no clue what it was like so I was surprised.
A most excellent teapot!
I agree I love it. He did great, didn’t he?
Very nice that Micah found a teapot for you and then Wendy some tea to enjoy.
I know! I love the teapot and the tea was an extra bonus. I have tons of tea to share now.
Such great gifts! That tea pot is so unique. My oldest daughter is another one of those world travelers, but I’ve put the kibosh to any more teapot gifts as I’m running out of room for them.
Love this!!! And that tea looks amazing!! I can practically feel the warmth and taste the goodness.
The tea is amazing. I am drinking it by the potful because it is so chilly here now.
I’ve never seen a tea pot like that before. Thoughtful gifts!
I have the best sons ever.
I love this teapot, it is so adorable.
Thanks, Sandy!!!
He’s stout! I like him!!
Hardly a spout to it but it works great!
We almost made a poem!
Nice. I love the quote too.
The quote was on my reusable tea bag box!
An interesting teapot, for sure. 🙂
Thanks, Patti.
Great gifts!
I love this teapot from Portugal and will keep an eye out for one while I am in this part of the world. The teas from China look delicious. Enjoy.
It was the very first one that came up when I googled cork teapots from Portugal—-the exact same one in the same color! Crazy!
Those kind of cups without handles would really be hand warmers!
I really like them. They are small but that just means I need to sit close to the teapot.