High in the cupboard my mom’s teapot resides. She doesn’t use it that much anymore but I took the chance to brew some tea for the two of us and took a steaming thermos down to share with her in her rehabilitation room.
She loved having some hot tea in the afternoons and I loved sharing it with her knowing that I was able to bring some liquid love to her from her own teapot.
I chose Constant Comment because I have memories of that being the “special tea” she brewed growing up and even though she does not remember that now she exclaimed about how good it was and how she would need to get some when she goes home.
Her teapot is sturdy and functional. I am not sure where it came from but it is a nice one.
This teapot will someday be in my collection and you know that I will cherish it as if it were the finest teapot made of the finest china. Because sometimes the memories associated with something make it priceless.
Just like the time spent with my mom
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“Now that lilacs are in bloom
She has a bowl of lilacs in her room
And twists one in her fingers while she talks.
“Ah, my friend, you do not know, you do not know
What life is, you who hold it in your hands”;
(slowly twisting the lilac stalks)
“You let it flow from you, you let it flow,
And youth is cruel, and has no remorse
And smiles at situations which it cannot see.”
I smile, of course,
And go on drinking tea.”
― T.S. Eliot, Prufrock and Other Observations
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Leave a commentIt’s beautiful. I like the solidness of it..and the colors. Hugs to you and your mom.
Thanks, Dawn. It is a pretty one and I love the colors as well.
Aw…. I thought about you yesterday, knowing that you would be returning home from helping your Mom. I’m sure it was difficult to leave her, but I’m glad she’s doing so well!
Thanks, Dianna. I met admit it was difficult to leave but she is in good hands and they will get her to the next stage of recovery. I will be back soon. 🙂
Constant comment tea was my mom’s “special” tea. Great grandma was from England. Perhaps that is where I developed my taste for tea with cream and sugar. Mom’s collection of tea pots found new homes once she passed on. One sits in our kitchen. Every once in a while, I drink a cup of Constant Comment tea. It is extra special. Thanks for stirring up the memories.
Bill, I LOVE that it was your mom’s favorite as well. I am sure her teapot collection is happy in all of the new locations and how special that you all have a little reminder of her in that way. I will think of your mom now every time I brew some Constant Comment!
So great to have shared that time with her. Constant Comment used to be a fav of mine, too, when I didn’t have time for brewing loose teas!
A lot of us have those memories of Constant Comment. My mom used to get it loose in the tin and brewed it in the pot -it is still a favorite obviously.
I love it – both the teapot and the post. Love from daughter to mother all brewed up by tea. Sweet memory for you both. Glad your mom is doing so well.
Thanks! It is a sweet memory and thank you for your well wishes. I am so hopeful that soon she will be back in her apartment pain free and moving around with ease.
LOVe the little bunnies next to it!
Those hopped along with me to join her in her apartment. I try to hide some bunnies every time I visit her and she has quite a collection now from my sister and myself. 🙂
I love your mom’s teapot because it is so “me.” Earthy and nature-themed.
How lovely that you brewed some tea for her.
Yes—it is funny you say that because as I took it out of her cupboard I had the thought that “this is one Audrey would like”. I really did!
That teapot looks so familiar. In the late 60s, early 70s I worked in a gift shop where we sold teapots. I am sure we carried one similar to your moms. How special to share some tea with her. Moms and tea just go so well together. XO
I am sure it is one of that vintage! And yes–it was wonderful to share tea with her. I am blessed to still have her in my life.
I’ve seen teapots like your Mum’s in the past. Good sturdy pots make the best tea. I always use teapots even if I’m using a teabag. The tea tastes much better. I’m glad your Mum’s doing well. It’s hard when the miles separate you.
I agree that tea tastes so much better when brewed in a pot. I love this one and I know it is a common teapot with that wheat pattern. It might have even been a give away item or something –who knows?
Absolutely love this one!! It totally matches my own decor!! 🙂
Really? I can’t believe out of all of the teapots I have shown you that this is the one that matches your decor and it does not even belong to me….yet. 🙂 Trust me–I can wait a long time on this one.
Oh, I love it. My mom has a similar one my dad brought back for her when he was in the navy. Sweet memories are the best.
Oh that is very cool! Thanks for sharing! I love how many people recognize this type and have memories of one that they grew up with. Thanks for stopping by!
Your Mom’s teapot looks similar to one my Mom had in the 60’s. Spending time with Mom is so precious and having tea together makes it extra special. So glad you were able to go and be with her.
I like the watering can design.
I like the pattern on this and the overall color. Rustic. Glad you could make her some heart-warming tea. I like those bunny items, too!
The bunnies are kind of a thing with my mom. My sister and I hide new ones every time we visit. She has quite a collection by now. 🙂