  
The Tea Set
The perfect tea set is important when it comes to drinking tea,
especially for tea drinkers in the West. Usually enjoyed in formal tea parties in the afternoon, tea has been a
symbol for elegance in the West. This is perhaps why the tools used to serve tea are so important.
You’ll be able to find all kinds of tea sets. Inexpensive tea sets are more readily available, but more high end ones are quite favored. No matter what your budget
for your tea set is, they are sure to include a few key things. They come with a teapot and a few
teacups (two to four), saucers, teaspoons, a bowl for the sugar, and a jug for the milk or cream. Some tea
sets might include a coffee pot and a tray for all the waste, but not all sets have them.
Sterling silver is one of the most popular materials to use when it comes to formal dinner
parties. They are both inexpensive, and look very regal on your table. Furthermore, they are a staple in many homes
because they last for a very long time. They don’t rust, and they’re very easy to clean. They usually come
with a silver tray and matching teaspoons. For sugar cubes, tongs are used though some silver tea sets come with a
coffeepot to serve to other guests who prefer a hot cup of Joe. In very formal dinner parties, footmen serve the
tea, and the butler supervises everything. While the footman is responsible for serving the tea, the butler is
responsible for all of the silver. Silver teapots are the most common, and can be found at almost any store.
 Clay pots, on the other hand, are one of the best receptacles to brew your tea in. They are
the traditional way to brew tea, and are still very practical up until today. They are universal, and are not
only efficient tea brewers; they’re great for as decoration as well. They originated in the Han Dynasty, in
China at a time when tea was brewed in porcelain tea sets, there were only two kinds used: northern and
southern. The former is white and the latter is colored light blue. The tea leaves are pressed tightly on to the
clay tea pot to get the flavor and extracts out. Spices are added in. Sometimes, orange, flower petals and even
onions were mixed. Furthermore, they were not used purely for tea making purposes. They could be used for a
variety of things – including tea. It was considered an elixir, and not something for everyday drink. They were
only used for medicinal purposes. The development of the real teapot we use today was made in the Song
Dynasty.
The next development of the teapot like cast iron
teapot was quite a breakthrough. The yixing tea sets are used even up until today. They are very porous, and
allow the clay teapot to add a unique flavor to the tea. They are still commonly used up until today because of
their versatility and efficiency.
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Primula Flowering Tea Set with 40-Ounce Pot, Clear
List Price: $50.00
Sale Price: $29.40
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Amaze your guests with this beautiful glass teapot with twelve different jasmine green tea flowers. This pot gorgeously displays flowering teas in full bloom and the set has a sleek but classic design...
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Rosanna Tea For Me Too, Gift-boxed Children's Tea Set, Service for 4
List Price: $70.00
Sale Price: $49.95
Used From: $47.45
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Colorful and charming, this miniature tea set is the child's equivalent of Rosanna's larger Tea's Me collection. Included are a chartreuse-and-pink teapot, four cups and saucers, and a sugar bowl and cream pitcher...
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Gracie China Vintage Blue Rose Porcelain 11-Piece Tea Set
List Price: $90.00
Sale Price: $54.08
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Gracie China's Vintage Blue Rose Collection, by Coastline Imports, is lovely porcelain which can complement the kitchen, dining and living room. Vintage Blue Rose, 11-piece Tea Service, includes Teapot, Sugar, Creamer and Four 7-Ounce Cups and Saucers.
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Primula Gift Set of 12 Assorted Green Tea With Fresh Jasmine Flowers
List Price: $16.99
Sale Price: $12.99
Used From: $13.95
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A tea drinker who has never experienced a tea flower will be thrilled to receive this gift-ready set. Containing twelve assorted tea flowers, the slender canister-style box is tied with a green cord and decorated with an image of a flower-filled glass teapot on one side and small images of the twelve unfurled tea flowers on the other...
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Hummingbird Miniature Tea Set
List Price: $29.95
Sale Price: $9.99
Used From: $9.49
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A collector's delight, this tiny tea-party exactly resembles the real thing, graced with a delicate hummingbird theme and gleaming gold-tone trim. Decorative purposes only.Includes 2 cups, 2 saucers, sugar, lidded creamer, lidded teapot and tray...
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Japanese Cast iron Tea Pot Cup Set Green Bamboo
List Price: $70.00
Sale Price: $31.05
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A lovely example of the traditional cast-iron teapots known in Japan as tetsubin, this pot with its delicate, hand-cast, raised design highlighted in black is not only prized as a collectible, but also brews 20 ounces of tea perfectly...
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Present Time Multi Colored Tartan Porcelain Tea Set with Stand
List Price: $35.99
Sale Price: $35.99
Used From: $29.40
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Checkers pattern in fresh colors of green, blue and pink grace this tea set. Perfect for tea time with family and friends, this set includes a tea pot, 6-cup and 6 plates. Metal stand for display and storage...
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Vilac 14 Piece Tin Tea Set
List Price: $45.99
Sale Price: $45.99
Used From: $38.81
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Nathalie Lété metal tea set with 14 pieces. Designed in France. Recommended for ages 3+. Vilac has been the maker of high quality, award winning toys since 1911. Their toys are unique and classic. The metal tea set comes with a sturdy and beautiful storage case.
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