Georgette Altered Teacup or Teapot 🫖

A nation of tea drinkers

Most of Europe drank coffee, but England was primarily a nation of tea drinkers. Why? Quite possibly as the result of a powerful advertising campaign!

The English’s preference for tea goes back to the mid-1600s. The East India Company had a monopoly on the import of tea from China, and it was therefore in their interests to increase sales of tea. It is likely that the English started drinking more tea at least in part because of East India Company propaganda promoting tea.

Another factor was war with France and Spain which made it hard to get supplies of coffee from the Levant, whilst trade routes from China were reliable. The obvious solution was to drink tea rather than coffee.

But read on and have a look see at vintage tea pottery:

• Regency Tea

• How To Take Tea Like A Georgian

• Victoria & Albert Museum

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Swap: Alter or upcycle an old teacup or teapot into something lovely enough to be admired by your Amberleigh neighbors. Or entered into the annual summer fete. Once completed, email a picture of your altered art creation to your partner. How delightful!

Since I’m posting this in January for April, you will have plenty of time to be inspired but here are some links:

- Fairy Garden Teapot

- Easy Candles

- MadHatter

- 25 Whimsical Teacup upcycles

- Floating Teacup

- Dessert Stands

- Muslin Rose

- Elegant Pin Cushion

We hope the Georgettes will enjoy so many different types and levels of entertainment on offer throughout 2025!

Anna, Jane, Nickalli and Toni x