(Part 2) Best teacups according to redditors

The cup design on a pot.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9CQ6F6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_L9LNBbCAMR6FV

The cups.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DW1HQO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RbMNBb3NF8EQZ

The set. Not exact but close.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0761KNRHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_daMNBbDP8JW08

Somethin to talk about! Bonnie Raitt is cool :-). Congrats on the new decade, ladies, I hope to move down some day LOL. Oh, it has been a GOOD day! No, I never got hungry. BUT, at my normal meal time, I wasn't UNhungry-- I managed to hit the protein AND my calories LOL. That hasn't happened for a while now. It tasted real good but I didn't "enjoy" eating-- but progress is progress.

9 more NSVs and I get my new sheets! AND, someone sent me a link to the most beautiful single cup loose leaf tea mugs on amazon, and I was looking at all of them. Showed it to hubby and he immediately said Well, have you ordered it yet? WOOHOO, a surprise thing of beauty is entering my life! Here it is, for those interested : [KATI Tea Mug] (https://smile.amazon.com/Tea-Ceramic-Brewing-Infuser-Steeping/dp/B07B8XDDJN/ref=pd_day0_hl_79_1/135-1889682-2087726?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07B8XDDJN&pd_rd_r=c5dba0f4-573c-11e9-9cc9-7768f6408781&pd_rd_w=w5ESN&pd_rd_wg=UN3D5&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=6XNMD807W04V3XRKV92R&psc=1&refRID=6XNMD807W04V3XRKV92R)

I can't wait until the 11th when it gets here! Oh, it has been an amazing day all around :-).
What did I learn LATER that I wish I had known when I started? Hmm. Now that's a toughie. Probably that upping the protein would help deal with telogen effluvium.

I had experienced it before when I had a serious illness, and had known it could happen with sudden weight loss, but none of the resources I checked mentioned the protein being a factor.
Fortunately I upped my protein shortly after it began for different reasons-- after dealing with bald patches in the past, I was glad not to have to deal with them again LOL.

I just know tomorrow is going to be a great day-- my oldest son is taking me out for lunch to our fave chinese food restaurant! I'll be eating outside my window, but oh well! They make wonderful chicken veggie soup, in a clear broth, so all good there and room in the net carbs for 1 crab puff with 13 carbs to spare LOL. I might even blow all the carbs on the crab puffs, and just eat meat for dinner :-).

Have a wonderful day, everyone and KCKO!

Yes!

https://www.amazon.com/ZENS-Lifestyle-Porcelain-Infuser-Hand-painted/dp/B075R654BT

I gotchu fam

I think you need a glass teacup ....

Different graphics, but very similar!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076QBXNQ1/ref=twister_B07B28PB2K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Or this one, but plain
https://www.amazon.com/Sweese-2107-Porcelain-Infuser-Steel/dp/B073WR4F15/ref=pd_sim_79_13?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B073WR4F15&pd_rd_r=1EGHYA1N5X8NKT1MZDP2&pd_rd_w=2jVqd&pd_rd_wg=kwl6F&refRID=1EGHYA1N5X8NKT1MZDP2&th=1

Oh that crummy thing? haha its an $11 dollar 150ml 'Yixing' ( I put that in quotes cus I doubt it ) red clay gaiwan from amazon. I dropped the lid some time in April and consequently superglued back together. Its got a white glaze in the middle which I like, and has served me excellently! Gets the job done, feels relatively good in the hand, all while being cheap as heck.

here's the link

Teapot
Gaiwan
Cups

Tracked them down - here ya go!

QMFIVE Hand painted ceramic cup white porcelain cup (TREE) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074FQYWV3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_me4MAb8ECBZTM

Just for the record, some brands have great tea bags! I think the best way to keep someone excited is accessibility. I keep a kettle in my room. That way no one will get between me, my highly purified water, and my tea! If you're thinking about getting a kettle, I'd keep an eye out for ones that have some temperature control. You'll see a lot of people talking about water temperature (Like on the side-bar)------------> It's nice to have some flexibility without having to deal with a thermometer and waiting for water to cool just to forget about it and start all over again. Worst case scenario, you get a nice one, she doesn't use it, but you can!


I think folks who mentioned an infuser are right on the money. A mug or cup to love is important as well. A final thing that folks don't often think about is a lid for the mug. There are tons of cute ceramic lids to keep your tea hot while brewing.

Or, you can just get a little set: https://smile.amazon.com/Tea-Talent-Porcelain-Infuser-Saucer/dp/B076BYZQ3F/ref=sr_1_12?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1527142083&sr=1-12&keywords=ceramic+lid+tea

I've had several of these sets over the years, and the mug was always too large, so I kept the ceramic infusers and lids, and use them in my other mugs; this one looks like it fits well, though.

Gosh, I've never actually searched for these before, but some of them are really beautiful...

Yeah! I got it at a museum, but I found the link on Amazon, here you go

How about compared with this guy?

Gaiwan Kung Fu Teacups with Lid 5-Ounce Porcelain Chinese Celadon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785FM14Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_S4eEDb7GWZVD8

Do you like tea? If so...

Cute Cat Tea Mug Cup – With Strainer/Infuser - Cat Lover Gifts for Cat Lovers and Women - Cat Themed Stuff Items Presents Gift - Portable Pink Coffee Travel Glass Mugs and Cups - Kitty Mug Lid 14oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C1DLWHL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AqSTBbJBNAZMM

If you just need the cup, this might be what you are looking for.

It looks like these.

That "gourd" is actually just a cup made of Jujube wood (which I believe originates in Asia) marketed as a mate gourd.

Please see these other ones on Amazon - First, Second, Third

They're all Jujube cups that look like gourds but are typically used to drink regular tea.

Nothing wrong with using them for mate as long as they work, but as far as I know, traditional wooden mate gourds are only made out of carob (algarrobo) or palo santo.