Teapots
Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, teapots are highly collectible useful treasures with a fascinating history.
Knives for the Tea Table
Knives, whether adorned with ivory, silver, sterling, or mother-of-pearl, add unique charm and practical function to the tea table.
TeaTime 15: Notable Wares for Tea
Just as the tea industry has grown and modernized over the centuries, so have the teawares and utensils designed specifically for brewing or serving...
The Complete Table: An English Classic
Royal Albert’s Old Country Roses is the best-selling bone china pattern in the world.
In 1962, the Royal Albert Company introduced a new china pattern...
The Complete Table: Setting the Table with Family Heirlooms
The late 19th and early 20th centuries, no china company was more popular among American brides than Haviland. The company, founded in 1842 by American...
The Three-Tier Cake Stand
By Jane Pettigrew
Today’s tea tables almost always feature a tiered cake stand that elegantly displays an eye-catching array of mouthwatering sandwiches, scones, and pastries....
The Chitra Collection: European Porcelains
Text by Jane Pettigrew • Photography Courtesy of N Sethia Foundation
Once the recipe for the production of porcelain had been discovered in Germany in...
Treasured Teapot: Romantic Enchantment
Text by Katherine Ellis Photography by John O’Hagan Styling by Maghan Armstrong
The beguiling bouquets of pink flowers bedecked on Hutschenreuther’s Richelieu teapot provide a...
Tea Infusers: The Evolution of Steeping
Tea infusers, whether made of silver or silicone, simplify the process of brewing the perfect cup of tea and add a bit of style to the tea table.