Tea lovers this one is for you ! 

Maddly in love with tea cups , tea sets , old ones , and yes vintage ones ! 

Here is a part of history of the tea 

The history of tea is fascinating and offers great insight into the history of our world. Since tea was first discovered in China, it has traveled the world conquering the thirsts of virtually every country on the planet. Tea is the most popular beverage in the world as well as one of the healthiest. If you have ever wondered where tea comes from and how we got to the point where tea is served in virtually every corner of the world, steep a hot cup of tea and explore the history of the simple tea leaf over the centuries!

One legend claims that the discovery of tea occurred in 2737 BC by the Emperor of China.  For several hundred years, people drank tea because of its herbal medicinal qualities.  By the time of the Western Zhou Dynasty, tea was used as a religious offering.  During the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD), tea plants were quite limited and only royalty and the rich drank tea not only for their health but also for the taste.  As more tea plants were discovered during the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), tea drinking became more common among lower classes and the Chinese government supported planting of tea plants and even the building of tea shops so everyone could enjoy tea.

Kinds of teas .. 

White Teas

White tea is the purest and least processed of all teas.  This loose leaf tea brews a light color and flavor.

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Green Teas

Green tea is the most popular type of tea, mainly because it is the beverage of choice in Asia. Some loose green teas are scented with flowers or mixed with fruits to create scented or flavored teas.

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Oolong Teas

Oolong tea, also known as wu long tea, is full-bodied with a flavorful fragrance and sweet aroma.  Most people commonly recognize oolong tea as the Chinese tea served in Chinese restaurants.

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Black Teas

Black tea is the tea most people know since you likely grew up dipping tea bags of black tea in your cup (or enjoyed this tea from an iced tea pitcher in the South).

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Herbal Teas

Herbal tea does not contain any leaves from the Camellia plant family, so it is sometimes referred to as a tisane. Herbal teas can be broken into three categories: rooibos teas, mate teas, and herbal infusions. Herbal infusions consist of pure herbs, flowers, and fruits. They can be delicious hot or iced. 

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Rooibos Teas

Rooibos tea, or red tea, is made from a South African red bush. Rooibos teas can be delicious hot or iced.

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Mate Teas

Mate tea is considered the coffee lover's favorite tea. Made from the leaves and twigs of the yerba mate plant.

Blooming Teas

Also called artisan or flowering teas, these teas actually 'bloom' as they steep. They are hand tied by tea artists and often include some type of flavor or scent along with the beautiful design.

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Tea Blends

Tea blends often have the best of both worlds since they combine more than one type of premium tea.  Mixing teas in a blend is one of the best ways to get great flavor.

If you like tea those a great infos !

Tea is good for us and now we can have " all natural tea " !

I hope you liked this post . For more tea sets , cups and side serving dish please have a look here :

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Dupasseaupresent?section_id=16806806&ref=shopsection_leftnav_5

Thanks to the shop owners who let me picked some great tea cups and sets in there shops !

Lynne : https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Lynnestreasures

Toni : https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ChicMouseVintage

Elaine : https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/WhatnotsAndFancifuls

And Marcia : https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/VisualaromasVintage

Have a look in my shop !

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Dupasseaupresent

Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/pastandvintage
I do post every day my new listing

Twitter : https://twitter.com/dupasseaupresen
I am in a group who post there our great vintage listing 

Looking for a super deal ? 

Here are some great deal in my shop ! 

Hurry up before its all gone ! 

I always have some of my listing on sale . Not because they are not beautiful or broken .. Just because i do have the chance to sometimes pay this at a very low price but also i do like things to " move " in my shop . So go have a look in my shop under Sale Section ! 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Dupasseaupresent?section_id=15878598&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1

Very nice and rare tin can ! 

Who dosen't like Pyrex ? 

This one is pretty rare to find ! 

cute vase and so well done ! 

this is a stunning tin box and hand painted 

For other great finds in my shop go have a look ! not all good deals are in the section for sale ! 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Dupasseaupresent

Good morning !

I hope you are having a pleasant day and fun ! i have to share this with you !

Today we have a great sun and a warm breaze after a very long winter ! Since i am a fanatic of flowers i can't wait for late spring and summer !

I am posting those just for you and for the love of flowers ! By the way here is some economic  tips to keep your flowers healty and safe from insects ..


Keep your coffee grounds and put in one or two times a week in your flower bed .. This will keep away slugs and snails. Keep cooked egg shells and crush them for then drop to the ground near your plants, crawling insects hate being hurt.. Keep your banana peels and bury them in the ground, bananas contain nitrogen which gives strength to your flowers..














Have a great day ! see you tomorow ! and i sure hope flowers will be soon blooming !

We all need a little boost sometimes in our lifes . 

I for myself listen to music , i love many kind of musics but when i feel down or i need a small boost this is what i listen too ! Listen to the words and what they say ! 

And yes i had back in 2010 a soft spot for the Glee show .. those kids where amazing ! 

So listen to some of my choices and have a super positive day ! 

Born this way Glee cast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18rBn4heThI

Loser Like me Glee cast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIvleB5fF78

Reba Mcintire Gonna take that montain .. yes yes a bit of country ! nice cowboys !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVXNOIWqcTc


Garth Brooks Standing outside the fire ! ( my best from him ! )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4uhLf1uTLY


Rascal Flat Summer Nights ! Dance my friends dance !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Q-LQQW6pA

Another to dance on Rascal Flat Banjo !

By the way our place is not on GPS .. and yes you need a 4 wheel drive in winter and spring to get here ! ahahaha ! so it does seems like our place !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9RRBGFO1nI

and the last one for today .. i hope i did raised your level of feeling better a bit !

Luke Bryant Crash my party ! a bit softer .. but so nice !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WEpLzsdEeY

Bonne nouvelles ! Good news ! 

J'ai eu la chance d'être contactez par le magazine Victoria ma boutique et un des mes objets de collection sera dans la publication de avril 2016 ! Je suis hyper contente et très chanceuse ! 

I had the chance to be contacted by Victoria's magazine editor . My shop and one of my collectible object will be featured in the 2016 april edition ! I am so happy and lucky ! 

C'est un magazine avec plein de belles et bonnes idées allez faire un tour ! 

Its a very nice magazine with full of great  ideas ! Go have a look ! 

http://www.victoriamag.com/

Here is what will be featured and some more that they asked me about ! i am sure those will be sold by then ! 

Voici ce qui sera dans cet article et les autres qu'ils m'ont offert de publier , je suis certaine que d'ici a ce que cette édition  soit publier ces objets seront vendus ! 

Those are egg cups from the company Laura Secord and made in the 60's 

Des coupes à oeufs par la compagnie Laura Secord et fait dans les années 60 . 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/199126251/vintage-4-egg-cups-from-laura-secord?ref=shop_home_active_9

Noritake bowl hand painted made in the early 20's Those are hard to find in this shape . 

Bol fait par Noritake fait début année 20 et peint à la main . Difficile à trouver sous cette forme 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/222006571/serving-bowl-from-noritake-norimura-hand?ref=shop_home_active_2

Really beautiful vase made by Italian company called Lucca . This is real gold and it is stunning !|

Un vase magnifique avec de la vrai or et fait en Italie par Lucca . 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/184330111/horse-vase-in-italian-porcelain-green?ref=shop_home_active_7

Those are made by Dolly toy and made in the early 50's . Its so cute and fun for a baby room decor ! 

Ceci est fait par la compagnie Dolly toy au début des années 50 . C'est tellement cute pour un décor de chambre de bébé ! 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/222623572/dolly-toy-nursery-wall-decor-tree?ref=shop_home_active_15

I am adding some nice ones from some of my friends shops . If you are looking for great collectibles come have a look around ! 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/219617860/six-vintage-glitter-on-postcards-new?ref=teams_post

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/226782369/hand-colored-french-lithographic-print?ref=teams_post

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/229325231/kitsch-dresser-vanity-donkey-burro-50s?ref=shop_home_active_24

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/232724770/french-album-natural-history-minerals?ref=teams_post

Here is some more ideas ! 

      

    

I wish you a great day and remember Life is to short so have fun ! 

Links to great shops : 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ChicMouseVintage

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LaBelleEpoqueDeco

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Lynnestreasures

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Dupasseaupresent

For the love of horses 

I had the chance of going to Nashville last week end and went to the Kentucky Derby ! It was on my bucket list for so long . People there are so nice and welcoming to tourists . If you have a chance go there and have fun ! 

There where so many people at the Derby ! ! It was quit an experience ! Next time we will buy tickets for a seat tho ! 

Here are some pictures from there and some of my Etsy listing .. for the horse lover in you ! 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/200388800/collectible-horse-figurine-brass-horse?ref=shop_home_active_20

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/218888769/coaster-tray-with-horses-and-cowboys?ref=shop_home_active_2

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/219141463/books-end-with-horses-western-deco?ref=shop_home_active_18

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/230846720/frosted-tumblers-cowboy-and-cowgirl-mid?ref=shop_home_active_21

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/212482827/roy-rogers-horse-figurine-from-marx-and?ref=shop_home_active_2

If you love all things with horses come have a look in my shop i have so much more ! 

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