“Tea Time!”: The Polish Pottery Essentials
If you’re like us and constantly feeling the effects of an afternoon slump, join us in our effort to bring back "tea time!" Many European cultures take part in this daily pause to entertain their taste buds, take a breath, and refuel. Sure, there are plenty of healthy snacks you could eat instead to refuel, but part of the joy of a proper "tea time" is looking forward to a little sweet treat and a warm, comforting cup of tea. What better way to make this time more indulgent than by serving yourself with a small Polish pottery dish and mug?
And if you’re thinking, “I should probably add some berries,” we applaud you for your healthy thinking. Berries are a great addition to ease your consciousness as well as add a new flavor dimension, but we also think that a properly proportioned sweet treat will keep you powering through to supper. Here are three of our favorite personal-sized dishes and tea options that are perfect for this little ritual:
This plate is the perfect size for a chocolate croissant, slice of lemon loaf, or doughnut—really any tasty baked good you can think of. Just remember to savor each bite, which will be easier if you make a favorite cuppa with a brewing mug, taking long sips from your freshly steeped tea.
Sometimes cold treats can be the most comforting, especially if you’re experiencing a heatwave! That’s why the pedestal bowl is our favorite for a creamy cup of yogurt or ice cream with your favorite toppings. When paired with a cold iced tea in a tumbler, you’re on your way to total "chillax"-ation.
The mini plate is great for when you just don’t want to overdo it—as in the case of a decadent brownie, cookie, or honey-soaked square of baklava. You not only keep these sugary bites at a minimum, but you also keep the potential for a sticky mess at your desk low as well! Wash it all down with a large cup or two of tea from your own personal tea set for one—as impressive as it is practical!
Sometimes the best tea times are those shared with friends and family. To include large parties in your tea time, a communal tea pot and set of four bubble-mugs are a great way to keep the tea-sippin’ and treat-eatin’ equal over conversation. Bake the group a tasty plate of lemon loaf and sit back, sip, and refuel.
No matter what your tea time looks like, we know that with the addition of polish pottery, your appetite as well as your ambience will thank you. Enjoy the perfect combination of a comforting cup of tea, a sweet or savory treat, and a beautiful polish pottery ceramic to treat yourself each day as we bring back the age old “tea time!”