English Tea Sets: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. England has long been a tea drinking nation. The first written mention of tea dates back to 1615. This is when the director of an East India Trading Company office in Japan requested that merchants bring him a pot of their best tea. The drink first appeared in London in the mid-1700s.
Fact #2. One of the most quintessentially British customs is that of the afternoon tea. This is actually a much more recent development than some might expect. The concept of afternoon tea was first introduced in 1840. By the late 1900s, it had become a haute event for high society women. They would attend tea parties dressed in long, elegantly-detailed dresses, gloves, and elaborate hats.
Fact #3. Most high-end tea sets today are made from porcelain, just like they were in days past. Of course, the porcelain found in modern sets is much more resilient to heat. You don't have to worry about them cracking, no matter whether you add your tea to your milk, or your milk to your tea.
Fact #4. You may be looking to host elaborate afternoon tea events with a lot of guests. If that's the case, you may want to purchase a large set that includes enough cups and saucers to serve six or ten people. You'll probably also want to look for a set that includes snack plates and large serving plates for finger sandwiches and pastries.
Fact #5. Perhaps you just want an attractive English tea set to add a touch of sophistication to your daily tea drinking time. For that, a small set will suffice. You should also look for something with a bit more durability. You'll be using it on a regular basis. Consider dishwasher and microwave-safe sets, as well.