Three Cups of Tea Weathervane

 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. 

We have created an exclusive custom copper weathervane especially for this event.  

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 $1495. 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 at info@westcoastweathervanes.com or give us a call at (831) 425-5505. 

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