13 Best Tea Sets For Serving Afternoon Tea At Home

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Tea for two or more? Pour your favourite blends with these beautiful tea 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.

Depending on budget, a full afternoon tea set will include the same number of cups, saucers and teaspoons, as well as a large tea pot and milk jug. These sets can be expensive (around £250), so you may prefer to buy smaller tea sets comprising just two cups and one pot. You can either order a full set or simply begin to 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 pots are great for tea as they retain heat for longer periods of time. The best thing about a larger tea pot is that they allow you to serve multiple cups at the table.

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Tea for two? This ceramic tea set, boasting a vibrant geometric green pattern, has an art deco feel that will elevate any afternoon tea. Presented in a box, it makes an ideal housewarming gift.

Hosting a street party? Don't let the celebrations begin without picking up this beautiful commemorative teapot from M&S. Crafted from durable bone china, it features a fun scene illustrated by Eleanor Tomlinson – an award-winning artist and illustrator based in East Yorkshire. Complete the set with the matching teacup and saucer, and cake stand.

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 at £170, but it can be kept in the family for years to come.

Pretty pastel tea sets don't get much better than this. Featuring six tea cups and saucers, one tea pot, a stainless steel tea strainer, sugar bowl, and a milk jug, it's perfect for a big bash. It's made from high quality ceramic materials and has a pumpkin-shaped design with an exquisite coloured glaze. Choose from eight colours.

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 of tea cups without a pot.

Live out your Bridgerton dreams with this pretty porcelain tea set. With a hand-painted gilt design on the top and handle of the cup, it has been printed with delicate rose flowers.

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 tea pot (though a more splurge buy at £180) if you like that mismatched look.

Prepping the finger sandwiches ahead of your street party? Don't string the bunting without picking up this 15-piece afternoon tea set from Nicola Spring. Classic white and blue is always a favourite among afternoon tea lovers.

Britain's obsession with drinking tea shows no signs of stopping any time soon – and all we need is a classic tea set to match. If you're looking for something simple, this white set designed by Sophie Conran for Portmeirion is just the ticket. Ideal for a larger gathering, the set includes four cups and saucers, one tea pot and a milk jug.

Looking for a British afternoon tea affair? Adorned with 24k gold painted details and a classic signature green design, this bone china tea set takes afternoon tea to new heights. Each set includes one teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, six teacups, six saucers, and six stirring spoons. You can also choose to add the cake stand to your order for an extra £25.

This tea set from Morris & Co. will provide you with all the tools to enjoy an afternoon tea. Made for mixing and matching, it features the iconic floral Honeysuckle pattern on the teapot. Meanwhile, the two mugs have been printed with the Blackthorn and Golden Lily designs.

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. Don't hide it away: use your kitchen shelves or glass-fronted cabinets to display for all to see.

This beautiful set from the Chelsea Collection by Sara Miller for Portmeirion will make tea time more special. The pot is large enough to hold 1.1 litres (no more running back to the kettle for refills), while the small tea cups each come with their own saucer.

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Lisa Joyner is the Senior Digital Writer at House Beautiful UK and Country Living UK, where she's busy writing about home and interiors, gardening, dog breeds, pets, health and wellbeing, countryside news, small space inspiration, and the hottest properties on the market.

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