A unique teapot in which to serve your tea can be an elegant addition to your afternoon tea party. Mary and Edmund Fry have an impressive assortment of teapots that contain quite a bit of history, and they share with us the highlights of the collection at Rose Tree Cottage. - This Dickensian teapot dates back to 1890 and is a delight for those visitors interested in antiques (figure A).
- This unique and charming house teapot is the perfect complement to a similar shop teapot. Stars adorn the cups and saucers as well as the teapot of this celestial set (figure B).
- The matching cups and saucers of this calligraphy teapot set are oversized, designed specifically for breakfast tea (figure C).
- Between their house and Rose Tree Cottage, the Frys have a huge collection of Beatrix Potter tea accessories, including this adorable china teapot (figure D ).
- Edmund Fry's favorite item from his extensive collection is this old lady teapot (figure E).
- This teapot is taken from a children's set that the Frys use for their fairy tea parties (figure F).
- This basic teapot called the Brown Betty comes from Yorkshire in England (figure G). Originally there was only one place where one could obtain the clay used to make these types of teapots.
Along with the wide assortment of unique teapots displayed or sold at Rose Tree Cottage, the Frys also provide a selection of teas and tea accessories. For instance, this tea cozy can cover a basic yet hard-working teapot such as the Brown Betty to keep the tea warm and to add an inexpensive touch of elegance to the pot (figure H). There's no need for fancy china, and cozies make a decorative and practical gift. The Frys also sell and ship more than 250 flavors of tea and 40 varieties of iced fruit teas. The most popular is the English Village tea, a mellow Ceylon and Indian blend that is perfect for a relaxing experience of English tradition. Edmund Fry offers these guidelines and tips to ensure an enjoyable cup of your favorite blend: - Take the pot to the kettle, rather than the other way around, to prevent unnecessary burns. Use fresh water and be careful not to overboil, as the oxygen is then allowed to escape gradually.
- To prepare your teapot properly, heat it with warm water by swishing the water around inside, then pouring it out.
- Depending on the number of people at your afternoon tea, use one teaspoon of tea per person and add one for the pot.
- Edmund Fry says it's preferable to use a tea ball to hold the leaves. Take the pot to the kettle and pour the boiling water over the tea ball. Let the tea steep 3 to 5 minutes (for black tea) or 6 minutes (for green tea). Cover the pot with a cozy and serve.
- Tea contains about 10 times less caffeine than coffee. If the amount of caffeine intake is a concern, you can make a decaffeinated tea by pouring off the first pot that you brew and using the same leaves to brew a second. The caffeine from the first batch is essentially rinsed off, leaving only a tiny trace in the next pot.
Guests: Edmund and Mary Fry
Rose Tree Cottage
824 E. California Blvd.
Pasadena, California 91106
Phone: 626-793-3337
Fax: 626-793-8125
E-mail: RoseTreeCo@aol.com
Web site: www.rosetreecottage.com
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