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Tea Bag Art
Mar 23rd
We love these Tea Bags painted by Jane Connor.
Jane Connor was born and raised in Leeds, Yorkshire. Jane is now an art teacher living in Texas, USA. She drinks a lot of tea. Jane dries her used tea bags and then paints them…
If you would like to see your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website, and shared with over 400,000 lovers of tea and creativity on our Facebook page, simply email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
We welcome illustrations, designs, photography, film, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea…
A Poem about Tea by Delia Cazzato
Mar 2nd
This is a poem by Delia Cazzato reflecting on her feelings about drinking tea.
I’m no medic
That’s very plain to see
But all my health benefits.
I get from the humble cup of tea.
My dear old dad used to say
All you need is a good old natter with a couple of mates.
Piping hot tea in a pot freshly brewed.
Digestives ready for dunking that was the start of his day.
I like on occasions a decent glass of spanish wine.
Spicy hot tapas that suits me just fine.
The moment I’m home I can’t wait to get through the door.
The kettle is boiling and I’m ready to pour.
Even if I’m feeling blue
I simply know the solution that will see me through.
Simply the aroma can make me smile
Tea you make life all the more worthwhile.
~ Delia Cazzato
If you would like to see your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website, and shared with over 390,000 lovers of tea and creativity on our Facebook page, simply email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
We welcome illustrations, designs, photography, film, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea…
A Northern Tail
Feb 3rd
This beautiful paper cutting was created by Sally Robinson, a student at the University of Leeds, in her final year of obtaining a Bachelor’s in Fine Art. Sally mainly works with paper, and this was a paper cutting which was used for an exhibition in Leeds about memories of the North of England. The title – A NORTHERN TAIL – was based on the idea that these memories forever follow us around. For Sally, tea played a large part of her nostalgia for the north. She fondly remembers visiting relatives and grandparents, stopping by each house for a cup of tea and a huge selection of biscuits – often presented on a special ‘Tea’ trolley. The patterns on the tea-pot resemble those owned by her great aunt.
If you would like to see your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website, and shared with over 360,000 lovers of tea and creativity on our Facebook page, simply email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
We welcome illustrations, designs, photography, film, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea…
I ‘heart’ Tea by Dominic Marten
Dec 2nd
Thanks to Dominic Marten for sharing this with us.
If you would like to see your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website, and shared with over 340,000 lovers of tea and creativity on our Facebook page, simply email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
We welcome illustrations, designs, photography, film, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea…
Tea Appreciation Society in the Foodie Bugle Magazine
Nov 17th
Co-founder and Director of the Tea Appreciation Society Shayne House appears in the Foodie Bugle magazine.
Rachel Wilson Couch writes in the Foodie Bugle article: The philosophy is simple and ancient. We all do it. In a moment of crisis, indecision, togetherness, tea is a distraction, a comfort and a prop. For Shayne, there is “a correlation between drinking tea and being creative.” Have you got work to do? Make yourself a nice cup of tea. This is a statement that is testament indeed to his own prolific, creative output, ranging from film making to photography, writing to surfing, illustrating to music. But he goes still deeper into the leaves and into spirituality. “It’s all about taking time out. Years ago, while I was reading the Tao Te Ching (the Chinese text on the philosophy of Taoism), I realised that the tea in my hand was more than just quenching my thirst. Tea drinking is actually one of humanity’s most noble practices. It transcends borders and nationalities.”
You can read Rachel’s full article in the Foodie Bugle here.
Get your hands on one of the splendid fine bone china mugs being modelled by the dude in tweed above… For a limited time only you can get 25% off by using the promo code ‘IMNOMUG’ in the Tea Appreciation Society shop.
Tea Appreciation Society and Rapanui
Nov 13th
Designer & Co-founder of the Tea Appreciation Society Stephen Nelson has won the prestigious Surfdome / Rapanui Artist Search.
Entrants had a month to come up with a maximum of three designs for a limited edition t-shirt, sold by Surfdome (the UK’s top action sports store) and made by Rapanui, an Eco-Fashion company that shares the same ethos as the Tea Appreciation Society. Rapanui make organic, ethical clothing using renewable energy with award-winning traceability. Rapanui is about making eco-fashion cool.
To celebrate we’re giving away 3 Rapanui tee shirts featuring Stephen’s design (UK residents only). Simply go to our facebook page and leave the comment ‘Tea Appreciation Society’. We’ll pick three lucky winners and notify them on Monday.
Stephen’s designs for the Tea Appreciation Society can be seen here in our shop. All our tea-shirts and tea-bags are made from organic cotton, using wind power. Solar power is used to dye the fabric and we print using a water based inks, because we care about what we do and the impact we have.
Tea and Books…
Oct 28th
Handmade sterling silver necklace by Courtney Gifford, Fairport, NY. Quote by Christine Hanrahan.
Reaching and Searching (for purple) – The Art of Tea
Oct 21st
Natalie Scott is an art student in Calgary Alberta Canada.
This piece, entitled “Reaching and Searching (for purple)” – mixed media on rag paper, is made from a dried fruit tea called “Cherry Berry”.
Natalie said, “It was such a fun process to use the tea and watch the berries dry into such beautiful colours. The tea stains made the path for the rest of the painting, and I’m thrilled with how it turned out. And on the plus side, it smells amazing.
Want to see your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website? Illustrations, designs, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea, could make it onto the website. Email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
The Tea Of Life
Oct 14th
Continuing our series of artwork that pays homage to the humble brew, we present an illustration by Tina Marshall
Want to have your work featured on the Tea Appreciation Society website? Illustrations, designs, poetry, anything creative that is inspired by tea, could potentially make it onto the website. Email your contribution to shayne@lovetea.co.uk
