Tea Sets and Tea Pots

Tea Sets are a great idea if you have company – they make the act of drinking tea a more social occasion and using beautiful tea cups and tea pots really adds to the enjoyment of drinking tea.

But there’s no need to stick to making tea in a mug from a tea bag when you’re on your own. Start your own daily ritual of enjoying tea from a tea for one set and add a little treat into every day.

Tea for one sets will usually include a tea pot just big enough for one or two cups of tea, an individual tea cup and a matching saucer. The clever thing about these sets is that the tea pot is designed to sit on top of the tea cup while your tea is brewing. The hot tea will warm the tea cup while it’s waiting to be poured and the whole set stacks away neatly for easy storage. There are also simple versions which consist of a tea cup or mug which includes a lid with a built in infuser.

Tea for one sets photo by moonlightbulb on flickr

Enjoying a well made cup of tea in a relaxing setting is a great way to wind down at the end of the day or start your morning in a calm way. Take ten minutes just for yourself, maybe while enjoying reading a newspaper or book and savor the taste of the tea. Tea sets for one also make cleaning up easy so you don’t have to worry about doing the washing up while you’re trying to relax!

A tea for one set makes a great gift for mother’s day or as a birthday present or gift for any occasion for any tea drinker and lover. They often come in beautiful gift boxes which add to their value as a gift.

Tea for one sets come in a great collection of colors and designs to suit any personality. You can choose from traditional floral designs in porcelain, cute designs on a theme like cupcakes or animals or even choose an ultra modern glass tea cup with a built in infuser cap.

You can buy tea for one sets from most large department stores and also from specialist tea stores and tea pot stores both on the high street and online. They take up very little space and are easily stored, making them great to keep at the office or at home.

If you enjoy drinking tea and the ritual of preparing it with tea sets but don’t want the additional mess and fuss when you’re on your own, a tea for one set is the perfect solution for you.