Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Tea Bag Holders

Today I’ll show you my small collection of tea bag holders.  Somehow I always forget to look for them at tearooms, thrift stores, antique dealers, etc.  This first one is the largest in my collection and could probably double as a spoon rest.  It is Portmeirion in the Botanic Garden pattern.

You can find more information on Portmeirion china  here.

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This one is also Portmeirion, but the size and shape is different.

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To me, the shape and detail is prettier on the first one.

P6301675 This is a set of six porcelain holders.  On the box it says “Shape up your entertaining with our mini serve ware.  The perfect size for condiments, dipping oils, nuts, olives and other tasty morsels.”

P6301676I like the little cup and saucer for the handle on this teapot shaped holder by Mudpie.  The tag says “simpliciTea – n. the appreciation of life’s little moments while drinking tea”.  

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The last two are made in Italy and easy to find in many different designs at gift stores, etc.  I have Red Hat and Christmas Poinsettia holders.

P6301678I wonder how many of you also collect tea bag holders.

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12 comments:

  1. RoJune 30, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    Oh, I love those tea bag holders, especially the botanical ones. Thanks for stopping by my teddy bear tea party yesterday. Glad you enjoyed your visit. The radish was fresh out of my garden where, unfortunately, the radishes are growing with great abandon this year and seem to be taking over! I was actually quite happy to sacrifice one to Cordelia Rabbit's tea party. :)

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  2. BernideenJune 30, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    TEA BAG CADDIES ARE WONDERFUL!

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  3. Angela McRaeJune 30, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    I collect these also but don't have any of the ones you do! I LOVE your Portmeirion ones! My own favorites are some handpainted ones a friend had her china-painting friend do for me as a gift! I like that these tea bag holders are small and don't take up a lot of room.

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  4. Needles EverywhereJune 30, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Great collection. I try to look for them myself but only have two. Can't say I collect them, but I probably will!

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  5. Marilyn MillerJune 30, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    A very cute little collection. How do you display them?

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  6. parTea ladyJune 30, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    Marilyn, I don't really have them on display. Most are tucked away until I need them. You've made me wonder how others display their tea bag holders.

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  7. Vintage Linen TreasuresJuly 1, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Love the tea bag holders. I especially like what the deffinition of simpliciTea is! That's Great!!
    Patricia :o)

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  8. The Polka Dot ClosetJuly 1, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog! I love your tea holders, I don't have any, but I bet they are fun to collect, I always like to be looking for something when I antique or thrift shop.

    Carol

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  9. Yellow Rose ArborJuly 1, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Nice collection of tea bag holders! I have quite a few, but none of those, I really like the one with the tea cup holder!

    Enjoy your crab legs! When my husband isn't home, I treat myself to Taco Bell! LOL! He doesn't like it, and I do!

    Katherine

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  10. AnonymousJuly 3, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    LOVE your collection! The one with the teacup on top is so charming and my favorite.

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  11. BethJuly 3, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    The tea bag holders are lovely. I've never seen such fancy ones before. Thanks for visiting and you have a great holiday!

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  12. BECKYJuly 6, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    How pretty! It never occured to me to collect them, but actually I'm not really much of a hot tea drinker! I just like to collect the cups and tea pots! LOL!

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