Bone China Tea Cups and Saucers, 12 Pieces for Six
These bone china tea cups and saucers are a 12-piece set for six people, made from fine new bone china and trimmed in luxurious gold. The photos show white cups and saucers with a broad patterned gold band.
The bone china tea cups and saucers have a smooth surface for a satisfying sip, and the listing describes them as easy to keep. The first photo also shows matching pieces from the same range, such as a teapot, to show the full look.
Key features of the bone china tea cups and saucers
- 12 pieces: six cups and six saucers.
- New bone china: fine and smooth.
- Gold trim: a patterned gold band.
- Serves 6: for family and guests.
- Easy care: as the listing states.
Afternoon tea
Bone china has been the classic choice for British afternoon tea for generations, light in the hand and elegant on the table. Add scones, sandwiches and cake for the full experience.
Making a good pot of tea
Warm the pot first with a little hot water, use water just off the boil for black tea and slightly cooler water for green tea, and let it brew for three to five minutes. A set like the bone china tea cups and saucers turns a simple brew into a small occasion.
Hosting tea time
Lay the cups out before guests arrive, with milk, sugar and lemon on a tray, and serve something sweet alongside, such as biscuits, dates or cake. Tableware like the bone china tea cups and saucers makes guests feel welcome.
Care
Wash fine tableware by hand in warm soapy water, especially pieces with gold or silver trim, and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid the microwave for anything with metallic decoration. Treated gently, tableware like the bone china tea cups and saucers will keep its shine for years.
Who it is for
Tableware like the bone china tea cups and saucers suits tea and coffee lovers, families who enjoy having guests and anyone who loves a traditional tea time. It also makes a memorable gift for weddings, Eid, housewarmings and birthdays.
Displaying your set
A beautiful set does not need to stay in the cupboard. Show it in a glass cabinet or on an open shelf, where the gold or silver details catch the light. Displayed this way, a set like the bone china tea cups and saucers becomes part of the room.
Tea and coffee traditions
From afternoon tea in Britain to Arabic coffee and Turkish tea served to guests, sharing a hot drink is a sign of welcome in many cultures. Tableware like the bone china tea cups and saucers brings that tradition to your own table.
Choosing a set
Think about how many people you usually serve, whether you prefer small cups for coffee or larger ones for tea with milk, and whether you like plain white or a bold pattern. A set like the bone china tea cups and saucers answers those questions in one go.
Gift wrapping ideas
Add a packet of good coffee, a tin of loose tea or a box of dates to make a set feel extra special, and finish with a ribbon and a handwritten card. Tableware like the bone china tea cups and saucers makes a gift that is used and remembered.
At a glance
- Pieces: 12 (6 cups, 6 saucers)
- Material: new bone china
- Trim: gold
- Serves: 6
- Uses: tea, coffee, gifts
Bone China Tea Cups and Saucers questions
How many pieces are there? 12: six cups and six saucers.
What is it made of? New bone china.
What is the trim? Gold.
How many people does it serve? Six.
Looking for more like these bone china tea cups and saucers? Browse the full Tea & Coffee Sets collection or the rest of the Tabard Aprons shop. To learn more, see this overview of bone china.
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