The Teacup Attic 2021 Christmas Catalogue

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CONTENTS FESTIVE TEACUPS

32 Royal Albert Yuletide 35 Royal Albert Poinsettia 43 Plates for Every Occasion

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5 TIPS FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA EXCLUSIVE

6 TOP 10 GIFTS FOR TEA LOVERS

40 OUR FAVORITE SCONE RECIPE

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Read our holiday self-care for tips on getting through the Christmas season all while minimizing stress

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It's All Gravy Baby!

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Community Involvement Each year, The Teacup Attic sponsors the cost of shipping gifts to a senior's home in Mississauga, Ontario. Thanks to a grassroots initiative organized by one of the late resident's granddaughters, Kelly MacQuarrie, many seniors who would not otherwise receive gifts at Christmas can now celebrate. Many are without visitors at all and pandemic restrictions have increased the feelings of loneliness and isolation. We are proud to participate in lifting the spirits of this group of seniors.

If we all just helped a little bit, what a difference we could make.

How long will it take for my order to arrive?

Orders take 3-5 business days to arrive. We ship via UPS. Every order is tracked.

What if my order is broken in transit?

We pack each order with care using a lot of bubble wrap then we double-box it! In the unlikely event, we will refund or replace your item.

Do you have a rush delivery service?

Yes, we have a rush 2 days service. You can select it at checkout.

Can my order be gift wrapped?

Yes, just check off gift wrapping at check out.

Isn't shipping expensive?

No, everything SHIPS FREE anywhere in Canada or the United States!

See more FAQs on our website here

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FREE SHIPPING As a small, family-run business, it's important to add value for our customers. In March 2019, we opted to offer FREE SHIPPING on every item we sell on our website. We want you to be able to add items to your collection or to gift them to friends and family without the added worry of extra cost

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Our Top 10 GIFTS For Tea Lovers Gifts under $50

Something unique and interesting for the tea lover. www.treatbombs.ca Prices start at $7.99 Christmas Catalogue

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The perfect combination of teacups and mystery!

Available at all major book retailers Starting at $9.00 www.alyssamaxwell.com

Hand Stamped Spoon Starting at $19 USD Copper Pine Co on Etsy

Perpetual Tea Calendar $35 CAD www.teawithtracie.ca

Subscription to Tea Time Magazine $29.98 USD www.teatimemagazine.com

Gourmet Baking Kit Starting at $35 CAD www.theinnocentbaker.com

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Harney's Tea Starting at $12.00 USD www.harneyandsons.com

Sugar doilies Starting at $16 USD www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SweetMarveLace

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Empress Gold Tea Strainer FREE with any purchase over $75 USD/$92 CAD www.theteacupattic.com/christmas

Tea Themed Jewelry Starting at $14.99 USD www.theteacupattic.com/christmas

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LONDON FOG Earl Grey Tea Latte by The Cup of Life Ingredients 1 tablespoon Earl Grey black tea, loose leaf (or 2 tea bags) 3/4 cup boiling water 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice (ie. sugar, maple syrup, honey) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Instructions 1. Steep earl grey tea in boiling water for 5 minutes, covered. Covering your tea while steeping will retain heat and, therefore, help extract all of the flavours.

2. While the tea is steeping, simmer milk in a small saucepan on the stove. Using a handheld frother, froth the warm milk until it is fluffy and cloud like (about 30 seconds).* 3. When the tea is done steeping, strain the tea leaves or remove the tea bags. Add sugar and vanilla. Stir until dissolved.

4. Top the cup of tea with the frothed milk and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Visit The Cup of Life

for more recipes!

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*If you have an electric milk frother/steamer, you can use that instead.

If you don’t have any of these devices, you can whisk the warm milk in the saucepan by hand until it gets frothy.

WAS

$14.99 USD

NOW

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If You Can Read This, Bring Me a Cup of Tea Socks

Tea is My Spirit Animal Socks Cozy Stocking Stuffers nice cup of tea, and our cozy socks! Great for the book lover and tea drinker and a great stocking stuffer!

Just $9.99 US/$12.40 CAD EACH

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Warm up with a good book, a

BOOKS AND TEA THE PERFECT AFTERNOON Eat Well. Live Better.

$9.99 USD $12.40 CAD

TIS THE SEASON TO BE COZY!

All I Need Is Tea and A Good Book Socks

5 Tips for the Perfect Cup of Tea Use fresh water Use the best tea you can afford-you can taste quality Make sure your water is at the right temperature Not all teas require boiling water.

Steep your tea for the recommended time.

Not all teas are created equal.

Always follow the preparation guidelines from your tea purveyor.

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Take a break, sip and enjoy.

Tea is not just a beverage, it is an experience.

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Bling under $20

Teacup Stack Necklace $19.99 USD/$26.99 CAD each

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Blue and gold teapot and earring set $19.99 USD/$26.99 CAD

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Silver Teapot Necklace $19.99 USD/$26.99 CAD

Green and gold teapot necklace $14.99 USD/$18.53 CAD

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Alice in Wonderland Necklace $19.99 USD/$26.99 CAD

GET YOUR MORNING MOJO Nothing starts the morning off right like a fresh cup of coffee.

These beautiful mugs are sure to have you in the Christmas spirit and humming all the seasonal favorites!

Royal Albert Poinsettia Bristol Mug $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

Queensway Skating Scene Mug $34.99 USD/$47.24 CAD

POINSETTIAS AND CHRISTMAS ROSES

Crown Trent Poinsettia Mug $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

The quintessential floral symbols of Christmas are undoubtedly the gorgeous red poinsettia flowers coupled with delicate white Christmas roses. Like spotting a robin in the Spring, when you see those beautiful blooms, you know Christmas is around the corner 21

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Royal Albert Poinsettia Montrose Mug $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

COFFEE START YOUR MORNING OFF RIGHT

ROYAL ALBERT YULETIDE BEAKER MUG $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

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ROYAL ALBERT Old Country Roses Christmas Tree Cake Plate and Server $69.99 USD/94.49 CAD

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ALL THE TEA TWININGS

TAYLORS OF HARROGATE

CHRISTMAS TEA

SPICED CHRISTMAS TEA

An aromatic blend that combines the finest black teas with the traditional flavors of cinnamon and clove $4.50 www.twiningsusa.com

Taylors blends tangy lemon, fruity orange and mellow warming spices. $12.99 www.amazon.com

STASH TEA

MURCHIE'S

CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS BLEND TEA TINS

Flavors of orange, spearmint, cinnamon, clove, and vanilla come together like a Christmas carol $3.95 www.stashtea.com

The perfect blend of rich black tea with the essence of oranges and spices. $16.95 www.murchies.com

HARNEY & SONS

REPUBLIC OF TEA

HOLIDAY TEA

Spiced with citrus, almond, clove and cinnamon $14.95 www.harneyandsons.com

TEA WITH TRACIE FESTIVE EGGNOG

Delightful notes of rum and sweet caramel with a light finish of cinnamon ginger. $15.00 www.teawithtracie.ca

VADHAM APPLE CINNAMON

A luscious mix of crunchy red apples and woody $24.00 www.vadham.com

DOWNTON TEA

ABBEY

CHRISTMAS

Sweet-tart cranberries and ruby red hibiscus flowers shine in this vibrant tea that finishes with an airy touch of forest pine. $12.75 www.republicoftea.com

FORTNUM & MASON CHRISTMAS TEA

A warming combination of cocoa nibs, zesty clementine and soothing Christmas spices £16.50 $ www.fortnumandmason.com

T R I M M I N G T H E T R E E ADD ELEGANCE TO CHRISTMAS

THE QUALITY AND ELEGANCE OF ROYAL ALBERT

Royal Albert's famous Old Country Roses is a beloved pattern of collectors the world over. With over 150 million pieces sold of this pattern alone, there is no question this pattern's popularity has not waned.

$24.99 USD/$33.74 CAD

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purchase these hard-to-find Old Country Roses ornaments and add elegance to your Christmas tree

THE HISTORY OF THE NUTCRACKER Decorative nutcracker dolls began being popularized outside of Europe after the Second World War when numerous American soldiers stationed in Germany came home to the United States with German nutcrackers as souvenirs.

Source: Wikipedia

Royal Albert Old Country Roses Nutcracker Ornament $24.99 USD/$33.74 CAD

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Nutcracker dolls, also known as Christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines most commonly made to resemble a toy soldier. In German tradition, the dolls are symbols of good luck, frightening away malevolent spirits.

B E A U T I F U L O R N A M E N T S

Royal Albert Old Country Roses Wreath $24.99 USD/$33.74 CAD Royal Albert Old Country Roses Teapot $24.99 USD/$33.74 CAD Royal Albert Old Country Roses Harp $24.99 USD/$33.74 CAD

THE TRADITION OF THE

CHRISTMAS TREE The history of Christmas trees goes back to the symbolic use of evergreens in ancient Egypt and Rome and continues with the German tradition of candlelit Christmas trees first brought to America in the 1800s. Discover the history of the Christmas tree, from the earliest winter solstice celebrations to Queen Victoria’s decorating habits and the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center tree in New York City.

Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. In many countries it was believed that evergreens would keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness.

Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows.

Did you know? Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states including Hawaii and Alaska.

Source: History.com

Royal Albert Old Country Roses Sleigh $24.99 USD/$33.74 CAD Royal Albert Old Country Roses Coffee Pot $24.99 USD/$33.74 CAD

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Royal Albert Old Country Roses Bells $24.99 USD/$33.74 CAD

C HR I S T MAS I S N' T S E AS ON .

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AFTERNOON TEA

TAKE TIME TO SIP

PUT THE KETTLE ON

ROYAL ALBERT YULETIDE $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

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ROYAL ALBERT DECEMBER $49.99 USD/$67.49 CAD

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A CUP FOR EVERY OCCASION

Rosina Noel $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

Queen Anne Noel $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

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Bluebird Candlelight $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

DECK THE HALLS WITH BEAUTIFUL TEACUPS

To own a beautiful teacup is to own a piece of history Royalty Noel Teacup $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

Royal Albert Poinsettia Teacup $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

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H O L I D A Y E N T E R T A I N I N G

Royal Albert Christmas Rose 2 tiered cake stand $79.99 USD/$107.99 CAD

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MADE EASY

Royal Albert Christmas Rose 3 tiered cake stand $109.99 USD/$148.49 CAD

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TIS THE SEASON

FOR SEASONING! Sanford Poinsettia Salt and Pepper Shakers $29.99 USD/$40.49 Fitz & Floyd Salt and Pepper Shakers $29.99 USD/40.49 CAD

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Royal Albert Poinsettia Salt and Pepper Shakers $39.99/53.99

Cream Scones

Originally published by Tea Time Magazine Feb '16 Published with permission Yields 12 Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2½ teaspoons baking powder

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2 tablespoons sugar

4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, whisking well.

Using a pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add 1 cup cream, stirring until mixture is evenly moist. (If the dough seems dry, add more cream, 1 tablespoon at a time.) Working gently, bring the mixture together with hands until a dough forms.

4. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 4 to 5 times. Using a rolling pin, roll dough to a 1-inch thickness. Using a 2-inch fluted round cutter, cut 12 scones from the dough, rerolling scraps as necessary. Place scones 2 inches apart on a prepared baking sheet.

5. Brush tops of scones with the remaining 1 tablespoon cream.

6. Bake until the edges of the scones are golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.

7. Serve warm.

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Fleischman's Shortbread Cookies This is the recipe my mother used to make shortbread cookies during the holidays when I was a kid. It's the recipe I use now every Christmas when I get busy baking all sorts of treats.

DIRECTIONS

1c flour

1. Cream together all ingredients

1/2 c corn starch

2. Roll out into 1 inch balls.

1/2 c icing sugar

3. Flatten onto cookie tray with fork.

3/4 c butter

4. Chill in fridge for 30-60 minutes.

5. Heat oven to 300F. 6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown around edges and bottom.

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INGREDIENTS

A PLATE FOR

EVERY

OCCASION Royal Albert Christmas Magic Luncheon Plate $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

Royal Albert Flower of the Month December Plate $49.99 USD/$67.49 CAD

Royal Albert Christmas Magic In Celebration of Old Country Roses Christmas at Home Collector's Plate $59.99 USD/$80.99 CAD

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S n o w y

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W o o d s

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$89.99 USD/$114.86 CAD

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F I T Z

R O Y A L

A L B E R T

Poinsettia Tea Set $299.99 USD/$404.99 CAD

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Easy and delicious Cucumber Sandwiches SPEND WITH PENNIES

Ingredients

Instructions

8 ounces cream cheese

With a hand mixer cream cheese and

softened

mayonnaise in a small bowl until

3 tbsp mayonnaise

smooth. Stir in herbs, garlic powder

2 tsp fresh dill chopped

and salt and pepper to taste.

1 tsp fresh chives chopped

Spread bread slices with cream

1/4 tsp garlic powder

cheese mixture.

salt and pepper to taste

Thinly slice cucumbers. Layer over half

1 loaf sliced bread

of the bread slices. Top with additional herbs if desired.

Top with remaining bread slice, remove crusts if desired and cut each sandwich into 3 pieces.

Serve immediately or cover and store up to 24 hours.

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Self Care Guide for the Holidays Tips for managing the seasonal overwhelm

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Get Enough Sleep. Sleep has a significant impact on our day to day lives influencing our cognitive abilities, our mood and can even help in weightloss. So if you want to eat cookies during the holidays-get some sleep!

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Have a Cup of Tea. Tea allows you a moment to pause and gather your thoughts. The holidays are sometimes a neverending to-do list with baking and gift wrapping. Tea will make it better.

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Meditate. Meditation allows us to focus, improves mood and concentration, helps with anxiety, improves sleep, reduces stress and helps us to be more compassionate.

Don't know where to start? Sign up for an online 6-week program www.yogawithjas.com

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Go for a walk. It may sound like simple advice but research has proven that walking for as little as 30 minutes can boost your mood. Additionally, walking provides a host of other physical and mental health benefits. There's nothing like fresh, crisp air.

Royal Albert Old Country Roses

Christmas Magic Large Open Cream and Sugar with Regal Tray $179.99 USD/$242.99 CAD

Large Sandwich Tray $69.99 USD/$94.49

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L I F E I S S H O R T

Make it Sweet!

Royal Adderley Poinsettia Sweet Meat Dish $24.99 USD/$33.74 CAD

Royal Albert Poinsettia OliveMint/ Dish $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

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Royal Albert Yuletide Shell Mint Dish $29.99 USD/$40.49 CAD

COOKIES For Santa

Creating Memories That Last a Lifetime

Spode Christmas Tree 10.5 inch Dinner Plate $39.99 USD/$51.04 CAD

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ROYAL ALBERT P O I N S E T T I A G R A V Y B O A T U N D E R P L A T E U S D /$ 1 8 8 . 9 9

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DRESS YOUR TABLE IN RED

Coalport Cairo Teacup $139.99 USD/$175.49 CAD

Paragon Red And Gold Teacup $99.99 USD/$127.64 CAD

Coalport Floral Teacup $79.99 USD/$107.99 CAD

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