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Tea for two or more? Pour your favourite blends with these beautiful sets.
Make your next afternoon tea party a special affair with stylish tea sets. Much more than just a quick sip of your favourite blend, afternoon tea is a wonderful opportunity to raise our pinkies high with great company and show off our matching crockery sets.
A full afternoon tea set will include cups, saucers and teaspoons, as well as a large teapot and milk jug. These can be expensive (as much as £400), so you may prefer to buy smaller tea sets comprising just two cups and one pot. You can either order a full set or build up your collection with individual cups (we have included both options).
Bone china is a popular choice for tea sets (they often sell for a considerable amount of money), while ceramic ones retain heat for longer periods.
Pop the kettle on and browse our favourites below...
Made for mixing and matching, this Morris & Co. set features the iconic floral Honeysuckle pattern on the pot, while the two mugs are adorned with the Blackthorn and Golden Lily patterns respectively. It will add a touch of floral charm to every afternoon tea party.
Featuring six tea cups and saucers, one tea pot, a stainless steel tea strainer, sugar bowl, and a milk jug, this pastel set is perfect for a big get-together. It's made from high quality ceramic materials and has a pumpkin-shaped design with an exquisite coloured glaze. Choose from eight colours.
Floral tea sets don't get much better than this. Epitomising English style with its pretty patterns and intertwining rose buds, this will bring a touch of luxury to any traditional afternoon tea ritual. This one is more expensive, but it can be kept in the family for years to come.
Whether it's a quick cuppa or splendid afternoon tea, make it perfect with these ceramic tea cups. Inspired by the classic dishes served at Cecconi's — Soho House's modern Italian restaurant – this set of four has been finished with floral motifs. It's ideal if you're looking for a set without a pot.
Crafted from fine bone china, Fortnum and Mason's high tea set for two features a beautiful butterfly motif and real specks of gold – and it's a splurge. Presented in the brand's famous Eau de Nil box, it makes an elegant gift.
The UK's obsession with drinking tea shows no signs of stopping anytime soon – and all we need is a classic tea set to match. If you're looking for something simple, the Sophie Conran for Portmeirion range is just the ticket. Ideal for a larger gathering, it includes four cups and saucers, one teapot and a milk jug.
This beautiful afternoon tea set, from the Chelsea Collection by Sara Miller for Portmeirion, will make tea time all the more special. The pot is large enough to hold 1.1 litres (no more running back to the kettle for refills), while the small teacups each come with their own saucer.
Live out your Bridgerton dreams with this pretty porcelain tea set, printed with a dainty floral design.
Tea for one? This ceramic Alice in Wonderland cup, saucer and teapot depicts a scene from the famous fantasy story. Presented in a box, it makes an ideal housewarming gift.
Adorned with 24k gold painted details and a classic signature green design, this bone china set takes afternoon tea to new heights. Stirring spoons are included and you can also choose to add the cake stand to your order for an extra £25.
Sometimes you just want one lovely teacup and saucer for a bit of 'me time'. We couldn't resist including this Italian design from Spode in our round-up, mainly because of its handmade pastoral scene. There's a matching red teapot if you prefer the mismatched look.
For a great price, grab this 15-piece afternoon tea set from Nicola Spring. Classic white and blue is a failsafe option.
Every tea enthusiast needs at least one vintage-looking set. Wedgwood are experts when it comes to creating items that last, and we think this three-piece set, rendered in fine bone china, is just perfect. Display on your kitchen shelves or in glass-fronted cabinets for all to see.
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