Tea Sets and Tea Pots

A tea set is a useful item for any home but you may think that it is difficult to find a set that will fit in with the modern décor of your kitchen or dining room.
When many people think of tea sets, the image that comes to mind is a traditional porcelain style with a floral design, perhaps with a tea cozy on the tea pot – fits well into a country cottage or granny’s kitchen but doesn’t go so well in a minimalist contemporary kitchen. In fact there are many styles of modern tea sets available these days and it’s easy to find one that will match the style and mood of your home.

Glass is a great material for modern tea sets – glass looks good in any style of decoration and can’t fail to look up to date and modern in your kitchen. A glass tea pot is wonderful for watching your tea brew and is really the only way to brew blooming or flowering teas when you really want to impress your guests. Glass tea sets come in a range of shapes from rounded curving lines to elegant cylindrical tea infusers for the ultimate in modern design.

Another style that goes well with any type of interior decoration is classic white porcelain. There are many porcelain tea sets available now in a more modern design and you can often buy table ware and other kitchen items to match. A classic white tea set makes a beautiful addition to any kitchen and is perfect for serving guests, however formal or casual the occasion.

You may also want to consider stainless steel for a look that is both modern and timeless. Stainless steel is durable and always looks great, with no need for polishing. You can also wash all the items of a stainless steel tea set in your dishwasher without worrying about damage. There are also some beautiful tea sets available combining glass and stainless steel, which are sure to be a talking point if you use them to serve to guests.

For something a little more fun or if you want to introduce a splash of color into your kitchen, there are lots of hand painted tea sets available in bright colors and fun designs. Maybe bright polka dots would look great in your kitchen or you could choose a rainbow of tea cups, all in different colors.

There really is no shortage of choice when it comes to modern tea sets so there’s no need to think of them as an item from the past. Tea sets are just as much of an essential item in the home as they were 100 years ago so there’s no reason not to enjoy your tea in style!