West Coast Weather Vanes is participating in an exciting fundraiser in support of the Central Asia Institute, a nonprofit organization founded by Greg Mortenson, the author of the acclaimed book, "Three Cups of Tea". Proceeds go to support community based education and literacy programs, especially for girls, in remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. This is a limited time offer. Bidding opens of January 25^th, 2010 and the fundraiser concludes on February 11, 2010.

 

We have created an exclusive custom copper weathervane especially to support the efforts of the Central Asia Institute. The word TEA and the trim lines on the tea pot and teacups have been gilded with 23 carat gold; a tradition that first became popular in the Victorian Age. The gold will stay a light golden color as the copper patinas first a deep chocolate brown color and then eventually a beautiful turquoise green (like the Statue of Liberty). The “steam” in each cup is nickel silver and rests on an independent pivot, allowing them to turn independently in the wind, along with the teapot. Each saucer has a part of the lovely saying quoted in Greg Mortenson’s book, “Three Cups of Tea”, stamped into it.

 

THE FIRST CUP OF TEA, YOU’RE A STRANGER

THE SECOND CUP OF TEA, YOU’RE A FRIEND

THE THIRD CUP OF TEA, YOU’RE FAMILY

 

This weathervane is valued at $1395. Bidding for the weathervane will start at $600. Online bidding begins on January 25, 2010. The opportunity to bid on this weathervane and other lovely handcrafted items is open to everyone. For more information on the event and how you can participate in it, please click on this link: Three Cups of Tea Fundraiser

 

 

 

So, if you are looking for a West Coast Weather Vanes at a special price, this may be your chance. If you have any questions about this or any of our other weathervanes, please feel free to email us or give us a call at (831) 425-5505. 

 

Other organizations we support are the USO (United Service Organizations) and Doctors Without Borders.

 

A teapot is a vessel used for steeping tea leaves or a herbal mix in near-boiling water. Tea may be either in a tea bag or loose, in which case a tea strainer will be needed, either to hold the leaves as they steep or to catch the leaves inside the teapot when the tea is poured. Teapots usually have an opening with a lid at their top, where the tea and water are added, a handle for holding by hand and a spout through which the tea is served. Some teapots have a strainer built-in on the inner edge of spout. A small hole in the lid is necessary for air access inside to stop the spout from dripping and splashing when tea is poured. In modern times, a tea cosy may be used to enhance the steeping or to prevent the contents of the teapot from cooling too rapidly. A tea connoisseur will usually warm the teapot by rinsing it with boiling water and then draining it completely before making tea.

 

A teacup is a small cup with a handle, generally a small one that may be grasped with the thumb and one or two fingers. It is usually part of a set, composed of a cup and a matching saucer. These in turn may be part of a tea set in combination with a teapot, cream jug, covered sugar bowl and slop bowl en suite. Teacups are wider and shorter than coffee cups.