Alright, let me tell you about this Limoges tea cup and saucer I dealt with recently. Wasn’t sure what to expect, honestly. Found it tucked away in a box of old stuff from my aunt’s place. You know how those things go – dusty boxes sitting for ages.
So, I pulled this thing out. First thing I noticed? It was super light. Almost felt like nothing in my hands. Had these tiny painted flowers on it, looked pretty old-fashioned but kind of neat. The gold trim around the edge was a bit worn, guess it saw some use back in the day. The saucer matched, same deal, light as a feather.
Getting it Ready
Okay, so it was dusty. First job was cleaning it. I was extra careful, you know? Didn’t want to scrub off the paint or crack it. Just used some warm water, a tiny bit of soap, and a soft cloth. Took my time, rinsing it real gentle. Felt kinda silly being so delicate with a cup, but hey, didn’t want to break it before I even used it.
Time for Tea
Then I thought, what the heck, let’s actually use this thing. Seemed a waste to just put it on a shelf. Brewed myself some simple black tea, nothing fancy. Poured it into the cup. Holding it was different. It’s thin, like, really thin porcelain. You can almost feel the heat of the tea right through it, more than with a regular mug. Had to hold the handle carefully.
Sat down and just sipped my tea. Felt a bit more… intentional? Than just gulping coffee from my usual chipped mug. The saucer wasn’t just for show either, actually caught a drip or two. Practical, huh?
- Feeling: Delicate, definitely feels fragile.
- Heat: Transfers heat quickly, warms the fingers.
- Experience: Made a simple cup of tea feel a bit more special.
Washed it carefully again afterwards, dried it, and put it away. Not gonna use it every day, probably break it doing dishes eventually. But it was a good little experiment. Nice to slow down for five minutes and use something with a bit of history to it, even if it’s just an old teacup.
