A Violet and Pansy Tea

Welcome Dear Friends,
 

I am so pleased that you are here today for a "Violet and Pansy Tea in the Front Garden" with me!

 

 

It is yet another warm day on the West Coast of B.C.  Let's sit in the front yard where the sun is shining brightly and there is a lovely fresh breeze as well. 

 

 

The Pansies are thriving and finally the Hydrangeas are in bloom. 

 

Can you smell the lavender?
 

 

 

I thought we could use this vintage violet teapot that was once my dear mother's.  She had it for as long as I can remember and so it holds some special memories of our teatimes together.  It is made in England and stamped Ellgreave on the bottom.  There are also some gold number markings.

 

 

The tiny violet cream and sugar were given to me from my lovely sister and are Windsor Bone China Made in England.
 

 

 

The violet teacups are identical and were also my mother's.  They are entitled Royal Stafford "Sweet Violets".  The handle and pedestal base make it a very dainty teacup. 

 

There is  one large violet in the middle of the inner cup and many smaller violets surrounding it.  The outer cup is plain white with a gold trim.
My mom always says that she is such a "Tea Granny".  Did your mother or grandmother ever say that to you too?

I found the wee violet vase at an antique store on one of my treasure hunting excursions.

I know that many teas are very good for you:  Peppermint Tea, Green Tea, Dandelion Tea and Black Tea.

But I must have my Red Rose Orange Pekoe.  I loved Nabob Orange Pekoe Tea and I was disappointed  when it became discontinued.

Pansy is an herb that grows in the wild all over Europe and North America. There are several strains and varieties of the pansy plant and the flowers appear in a wide range of colors. The pansy plant has been revered for its beauty and medicinal properties since ancient times. Countless numbers of folk remedies use pansies as an important ingredient. They are used to treat a wide array of health problems and diseases. Herbal medicine uses pansies in various forms such as pansy tea, pansy nectar, pansy infusions, and pansy tincture. Pansy infusion is made by adding two teaspoons of the herb to a cup of water that is then kept aside to infuse. Similarly pansy tea is made by pouring a cup of hot water over two teaspoons of the herb. The tea is filtered before drinking. It is recommended that you drink pansy tea half an hour before a meal for the best results.
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/herbs/pansy.html

The pansy herb sounds so beneficial.....

  Shall we float some pretty pansies in our tea just for fun?

I must move the tea set to the side table since our tiny table is becoming crowded now with our berry treats.
 

Help yourself to some berries and cream.
A yummy summer treat!

Thank you for sharing a Violet and Pansy Tea in the Front Garden with me!

Have a  wonderful week!
Karen

This week I will be joining:

Terri~  http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/ 
Teacup Tuesday
Sandi  ~  http://www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday

Kathy-  http://www.adelightsomelife.com/
 A Return to Loveliness

Martha~  http://www.marthasfavorites.com/ 

Tea On Tuesday

Bernideen’s ~ http://blog.bernideens.com/

Tea In The Garden Tuesday
Kim - http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/
Wow us Wednesday
Deb - http://lavendercottagegarden.blogspot.ca
Cottage Style Linky PartyBecky http://www.timewashed.com/
Blissful Whites Wednesday
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Cottage Garden Party
Jann- http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
Share Your Cup Thursday
Cindy - http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/
Show and Tell Friday
Claudia - http://mockingbirdhillcottage.com/
A Favourite Thing
Beverley ~ http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/ 

Pink Saturday 
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Saturday Show Off