Sunday, April 19, 2009

The Tea Chest

A picnic is not complete without a cup of favorite tea or tisane for dessert. Finding ways to transport porcelain and iron tea tools safely can be difficult. I was so pleased when Aunt Cella gave me a wonderful tin 'chest' from Germany. It was made to contain Lebkuchen, and was filled to the brim when she received it from a friend who ships it to her from Germany (a delightful, yearly tradition). Each yearly chest is decorated with a different European castle and the one she gave me is of the Nuremberg Castle. Although this might be better called a 'tea caddy' (a tea chest usually contains only tea), the hinged lid, shape, and size of this container remind me of a chest, so it is my "tea chest". It is large enough to contain teacups and saucers, a teapot, a thermos, and more. Sturdy and practical, it safely carries tea items to picnics and other places for teatime enjoyment. I enjoy it so much, not only for it's practicality, but for the family history it represents. Aunt Cella has visited this castle many times --- and many others too. She is an aunt who LOVES castles and has explored many to her heart's content.

9 comments:

  1. The chest and teacups are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. That is a good idea and your tea chest is just perfect!
    Valerie

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  3. The tea chest is beautiful, as well as your teacups and teapot. It's neat is has a family history too!

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  4. What a beautiful chest and the photograph is so lovely. Makes me ready to sit down and have a sip!

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  5. What a wonderful treasure!

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  6. How beautiful! That castle is a delight...though I've never visited, a family member has shared his photos and memories. How fun that your aunt has visited many times.

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  7. Hey, Girl!

    Love your tea caddy! I looked for one all over China, but couldn't decide which one I wanted, so ended up with none. Merely a good excuse to go back!

    Ruth Ann

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  8. That is a great tea chest, and even more special because it belonged to your aunt!

    Katherine

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  9. Well I absolutely love the tea chest! Gorgeous!
    Ruth

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