Downton Abbey Gifts and English Tea Win

Oh, my word, do I have a fun post for you today!

Not only did I receive some fun Downton Abbey gifts for Christmas,

but I also just received a package from England -

 an incredible blog giveaway win from Jean at Delightful Repast!

I received the hanging "servants' bell" ornament from my

sister-in-law Jenn, the blackcurrant jam from my MIL.

I received the cookbook and the cloissonne teapot ornament

 from my daughters. 

I can't wait to open the jam - 

going to have some Tregothnan tea

 and make some scones with clotted cream to enjoy

tomorrow evening when the new (final) season of

Downton Abbey is on!

The large Chronicles of Downton Abbey book 

I bought last October when my tea society sisters

and I went to the grand opening of a lovely tea room together.

My giveaway win, coordinated by Jean of the blog

 Delightful Repast

was for a wonderful gift directly from the

 Tregothnan Tea Company

OH, MY GOODNESS, WHAT A NICE GENEROUS PACKAGE!

(Worth a huge $$$ amount, plus the shipping! WOW!!)

This is a tea company that grows its own tea in England!

It came so nicely packaged - the smaller teapot is

perfect for one, or for a large cuppa for you and a friend.

It has a wonderful firm drop-in fine mesh infuser with a really easy 

one hand thumb-opening lift-lid-

such a convenient and smart design!

I am not one to normally use modern teapots-

not when I have a bajillion antique ones in my collection,

but I will certainly enjoy using this one

 due to its perfect size, design and hardiness.

The metal lid/bits ARE removeable too if one

wants to microwave or dishwash the pot.

The teapot came in a very nice solid box

and four kinds of Tregothnan Tea.

The teas each came in lovely cardboard gift box "tins."

Each tea was airtight sealed for freshness,

and had a nice bit of tea - perfect for a strong pot or two!

I received the following kinds of loose-leaf tea:

Great British Tea

Classic Tea

Afternoon Tea

Earl Grey Tea

I will be sampling these very soon

 and posting the results.

Stay tuned.

The Tregothnan Tea website sells some wonderful goods -

I HIGHLY recommend you pop on over check their website out !

They sell all sorts of gifts, tours, flowers, books -

 all things tea and lovely related items! 

 Through them one can also rent the most beautiful cottages

for the ultimate Cornwall get-away!

Here are a few of the pics of these splendid homes

that I found on their website!

AREN'T THESE DROOL WORTHY???!!!???

DOWNTON ABBEY - FINAL SEASON

AIRES Sunday, January 3rd, 2016

I am sooooooooooooo ready

 for another season!

Are YOU?!? 

And one final share:

For you who not only love all things lovely and tea,

all things Downton Abbey, but also love "The Force,"

this is for you! You will love it - true silliness!

Downton Wars: Episode 1 and 2

The Phantom Valet  and  The Evil Butler Strikes Back

As always, thanks for stopping by!

♥

~Michele

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