Good News!!! Tea Time is trending and with more people desiring it, the experience now has become more fun than ever! All around the world pop-ups, hotels, restaurants, and little tea shops now offer a variety of experiences that leave you with all sorts of sweet, gentle, calm, sophisticated, feminine, and dainty feels. With more people falling in love with tea and replicating some of the experiences of high or afternoon tea at home, we broke down for you some of the must-have-essentials and variety of tea ware that will elevate and change your tea drinking experience without ever having to leave your home! Selfishly, we hope you leave reading this article with a deep affinity for the many styles, materials, designs, recipes, tea and tableware there are, making you an official tea drinker, afternoon tea practitioner, and tea ware collector. So relax, pour yourself a cup of a tea, and let’s dive in to some of our favorite pieces!

1. A Beautiful Tea Pot

• Every tea lover needs a gorgeous teapot. It’s the centerpiece of your tea time and can distinguish every experience! You can find teapots in many styles, from classic porcelain to modern glass. It serves as the centerpiece of your elegant or cozy tea setting. Here are some of our top favorite tea pots you can purchase!

  Royal Albert Val D'or White and Gold Tea Pot - This classic fine bone china tea pot is a rare find. Vintage for just $62. It has gold trimming making it simply elegant and sophisticated to make your tea experience regal. Available on Esty.

• Teabloom Stovetop & Microwaveable Safe Glass Tea Pot - This beautiful microwaveable safe glass tea pot is an affordable, functional and luxorious piece that makes the tea experience much more majestic. Watch the tea infuse in the hot water or add florals. You can’t go wrong with this glassware piece. Available on Amazon at the Teabloom store front for $25.99.

• Cast Iron Japense Tea Kettle Pot - YJX brings their customer a classic cast iron tea kettle pot that makes your tea drinking experience sophisticated and down-to-earth. Gorgeously designed in different colors, our favorite is the emerald dusted gold piece. It has a handle, an infuser, and has enamel coating interior. Available for $32.30 at the YJX Amazon Store Front.

• Handmade Blue Ceramic Teapot - This beautiful handmade blue artistry ceramic teapot, created by pottery maker AlMar Ceramics, creates a tranquil yet sophisticated experience to your tea drinking time. Enjoy it’s cute handle and petite feel. Available on Etsy for $97.50 (on sale until Sept 15th).

Tea Cups and Tea Saucers

For a truly sophisticated tea experience, we recommend to possess tea cups and saucers that not only complement each other but also enhance the pleasure of each sip (this also means even pairing non-matching cups and saucers). Seek cups that offer comfort and saucers that elegantly catch any drips. There are many styles out there that can distinguish the experience culturally, materially, or stylishly. One can never have too many tea cups and saucers so we encourage you to mix it up and explore! From Japanese to British to Turkish or rather vintage and contemporary, here are some of our favorites we think you will adore!

• Miranda Kerr’s Devotion Tea Cup & Saucer - Inspired by Miranda Kerr, created by Royal Albert, this beautiful turquoise fine bone china tea cup and saucer are embellished with feminine peonies and butterflies. It’s comfortable, delightful, and makes the tea drinking experience delicate and dainty. A must have purchase in our opinion! Available at Wedgewood for $70 when you purchase the Devotion 3-piece set.

Wedgewood Anthemion Grey Cup Tea Cup & Saucer - This luxurious grey English tea cup will elevate your high and afternoon tea experience. Fine bone china with classic colonnade pattern with exquisite 22-carat gold detailing will instantly make you feel like royalty sipping your favorite infused tea. Available at Wedgewood for $425.

Gracie Blue Rose Toil Fine Bone China Tea Cup & Sauce - The Gracie tea cup is quite the perfect piece for spring and summer to add to your collection. It is feminine, dainty, and changes the ambiance of any table top or book you place your drink on. Add a short bread cookie or scone on the plate and savor every ounce of your tea. It will bring out the gentleness in your finger tips and delicateness. You will naturally cherish it. Available at GracieChinaShop.com for $15.00.

ICHAG Tea Cup and Saucer Set - This cute tea cup and saucer set is an adorable, delicate, and cute set that includes a bowknot pattern that will warm up hearts of every drinker who holds these cups in their hand. The material is porcelain and is dishwasher safe. Set comes with golden spoon and is currently being sold on Amazon for $49.99.

Tea Infuser

The Republic of Tea Universal Tea Infuser - This tea infuser is perfect for placing your loose leaf tea in a tea pot, mug, or tea cup (though not recommended). It is stainless steel and gives tea drinks enough space to enjoy their pleasurable amount of loose leaf tea they wish to infuse. You can pick this up on the Republic of Tea Website for $18.00.

Tea Strainer

If you plan on enjoying loose leaf tea, choosing the right infuser can make the tea experience more special. There are many designs and options you can choose from and have a few personal favorites.

Empress Tea Strainer with Drip Bowl - This stainless steal strainer is perfect for adding elegance to your tea time experience. Brand is Hotop and conveniently sells this piece of 4 in their Amazon package for $14.99.