With so many selections of teas, sometimes not everyone in the house can agree on what to drink. Unfortunately, most of our teas are loose leaf, which can turn making a single cup into a bit of a hassle. Thankfully, we found an ideal solution!
There is a chain of stores called Le Rouet around the area where I live. They sell kitchen and home decor items, and are invariably always having some sort of sale. A while back I wandered in there and stumbled across these gorgeous little sets of a large mug and single-serving teapot that fits into the top of the mug. We got a couple, but the one I’ve claimed for myself was this beautiful shiny celadon green with ume (plum) blossoms across it.
It’s a good, solid set and I love the way it feels in my hands. The teapot is also excellent for keeping the tea warm – when I’m not drinking, I can put the pot back into the cup and it prevents heat from escaping.
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I’m looking to donate to help Japan?
I’m so unhappy by what took place in Japan with the earthquake plus tsunami and I really want to help all of them by simply donation.
Does anyone know a web site or anything where one can donate to help Japan?
There are resources in this post
https://moonblossom.net/blog/2011/03/earthquake-in-japan/
This is a beautiful set, I love Japanese and Chinese tea!
I’ve always loved those sets too, but why I haven’t bought one is because it’s too bad the teapot mostly can fit one cup of tea.
So I’m still looking for a beautiful big ceramic teapot 😉
haha that looks kinda fun but very nice! 😀 I love the idea <3 but can you really use it as a teapot? doesn't the liquid flows thru the point where the teapot and the mug joins? :/
Nope, the teapot is completely sealed – there is a solid bottom that sits at the top of the teacup. They just fit together snugly, but they are two totally separate pieces.
ooooh~ 😮 then it’s awsome! *w* I love it ^w^ the bad point now is the one Anne says… it’s just for one cup XD