Mortar & Pestle Tea

"A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses."

And the fragrance of tea in a rose covered teacup is good in the hand. Tea today is Lavender Grey black tea from B. Fuller's Mortar & Pestle, a place that they call an artisanal modern apothecary. It was a gift from a friend who knows I love anything lavender! They describe this tea as having the orange essence of Earl Grey which is augmented by the floral sweetness of Pacific Northwest lavender flowers. 

And the teacup? It is a Royal Stafford English teacup called Gloria. Paisley style curls and flowers in bright yellow and pink are accented with lots of gold!  The chill outside seems to draw me to vibrant colors for my cup!