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Tea and related ephemera to look at during afternoon tea break. Always added at 4 o'clock.



"Everything stops for tea"
Goodhart & Hoffman & Sigler 1935

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Top-tea set by Oki Sato of Nendo.

‘A teapot and cup set. The thick wooden lid provides good insulation to keep the tea warm, and its pointed centre condenses steam into liquid and directs it back into the teapot, rather dripping down the sides. The lid becomes a top, and can be spun on the tabletop for amusement while drinking tea’

(Source: nendo.jp)

Paola Navone has designed a range for Reichenbach called, “Taste!”, with a bead relief on the edge of the saucers.

(Source: porzellanmanufaktur.net)

A collection of porcelain from NewChi, named Lighter than White and designed by Heinrich Wang, will be exhibited at the Triennale di Milano this week, 17 April to 22 April 2012.
With many thanks to Holly of HvH

A collection of porcelain from NewChi, named Lighter than White and designed by Heinrich Wang, will be exhibited at the Triennale di Milano this week, 17 April to 22 April 2012.

With many thanks to Holly of HvH

The hugely popular tea set designed by Ali Miller. It was seen in the recent Sherlock series and recently being held by Stephen Fry in the advertisement for ‘Visit Britain’. Ali Miller has sold out for the moment but you can still find some here at Rockett St George

The hugely popular tea set designed by Ali Miller. It was seen in the recent Sherlock series and recently being held by Stephen Fry in the advertisement for ‘Visit Britain’. Ali Miller has sold out for the moment but you can still find some here at Rockett St George

Moon Porcelain Tableware Service designed by Jasper Morrison for Rosenthal.

Moon Porcelain Tableware Service designed by Jasper Morrison for Rosenthal.

Spanish designer Jaime Hayón has designed a range of porcelain tableware for Japanese porcelain company Kutani Choemon, in collaboration with Japanese product design brand Maruwakaya.

Spanish designer Jaime Hayón has designed a range of porcelain tableware for Japanese porcelain company Kutani Choemon, in collaboration with Japanese product design brand Maruwakaya.

What do you think of when you think of New York? Graffiti….Hot Dog Stands…..Garbage cans…..? New York Delft by Lovegrove & Repucci bringing modernity to the traditional form.

What do you think of when you think of New York? Graffiti….Hot Dog Stands…..Garbage cans…..? New York Delft by Lovegrove & Repucci bringing modernity to the traditional form.


Raspberry Seahorse cup and saucer by Herend

Raspberry Seahorse cup and saucer by Herend

The Sunset Strip tattoo artist Paul Tinman has collaborated with Ink Dish to produce pieces of china based on his Japanese Irezumi tattoo designs.

The Sunset Strip tattoo artist Paul Tinman has collaborated with Ink Dish to produce pieces of china based on his Japanese Irezumi tattoo designs.

Keep your hot drink warm in a sweater mug.

Keep your hot drink warm in a sweater mug.

 
A Little Round-Round-Land Cup
A little round-round-land series spinning cup and saucer, featuring 2 designs: Merry Go Round and Adventures in Wonderland designed by Biaugust.
Utilizing a 2 layer saucer design, with a simple flick of your finger, the upper saucer can be spun while the cup is still placed on top. This will allow the images on the saucer to reflect on the platinum coated mirrors on the cup to create a merry-go-round effect. Visually entertaining and innovative, keeping your guests and children a lot to play with when using this unique cup and saucer.

A Little Round-Round-Land Cup

A little round-round-land series spinning cup and saucer, featuring 2 designs: Merry Go Round and Adventures in Wonderland designed by Biaugust.

Utilizing a 2 layer saucer design, with a simple flick of your finger, the upper saucer can be spun while the cup is still placed on top. This will allow the images on the saucer to reflect on the platinum coated mirrors on the cup to create a merry-go-round effect. Visually entertaining and innovative, keeping your guests and children a lot to play with when using this unique cup and saucer.

Kooki Tea for Two.
1 porcelain teapot with bamboo lid, 2 porcelain cups & 1 bamboo tray designed by Lexon Studio.

Kooki Tea for Two.

1 porcelain teapot with bamboo lid, 2 porcelain cups & 1 bamboo tray designed by Lexon Studio.

Kookii for tea.
1 teapot with bamboo lid, 1 porcelain jug, 4 porcelain cups, 1 pot, 4 ss spoons & 1 bamboo tray, designed by Alexandre Dubreuil.

Kookii for tea.

1 teapot with bamboo lid, 1 porcelain jug, 4 porcelain cups, 1 pot, 4 ss spoons & 1 bamboo tray, designed by Alexandre Dubreuil.

Kookii for 6.
6 porcelain cups, 6 bamboo saucers, 6 ss spoons on bamboo tray designed by Fellina Sok Cham.

Kookii for 6.

6 porcelain cups, 6 bamboo saucers, 6 ss spoons on bamboo tray designed by Fellina Sok Cham.

Plateau-Sucrier made of hêtre massif from Le Petit Atelier de Paris

Plateau-Sucrier made of hêtre massif from Le Petit Atelier de Paris