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Six hearts become one in this cup and saucer set, which also comes sized for a shot of espresso. Inside Out Hearts, $50, Yedi. Photo: Yedi Houseware
On a cold winter's day, there's nothing more soothing than a cup of tea. So we rounded up some of our favorite tea sets to get you sipping in no time.
I don't know if it's the blistering Northeast temperatures or the colorful coming attraction for Tim Burton's new Alice in Wonderland movie, but I suddenly have an urge for some tea.
I don't know if it's the blistering Northeast temperatures or the colorful coming attraction for Tim Burton's new Alice in Wonderland movie, but I suddenly have an urge for some tea.
So I went on the hunt for the prettiest tea service sets I could find-- for a fancy noon brunch or a laid back sip -- and found creativity brewing at every turn.
High Tea
Photo: Anthropologie
With Anthropologie's signature vintage charm, the Orquidea Tea Set, $12-$48, is made of cream stoneware with a relief of ivory flowers and comes with a matching sugar and creamer.
Photo: The Urban General
Found gems of vintage silver and silverplate are repurposed into vibrantly colored pieces like this "Green Tea" pot from The Urban General, $120.
Photo: Jayson Home & Garden
All that glitters is only painted metallic gold at Jayson Home & Garden. This Gold Lancaster tea set, $18 - $42, is actually ceramic.
Low Key and Playful
Photo: Wrapables
What's more luxurious than platinum and chandeliers? How about a combination of the two in Wrapables' Platinum Chandeliers Silver Tea Service. Teacup and saucer (set of 4), $54.95; Teapot, $38.95.
Low Key and Playful
Photo: Rosanna
The refined porcelain may be the only thing traditional about this colorful set. Rosanna's Les Petit Pois oversized teapot holds 40 ounces of your favorite brew; the teacups serve up 10 ounces each. Available in February 2010.
Photo: NotNeutral
Stylized bicycle chains are a perfect match for the beverage that's meant to go inside this set from NotNeutral.
Brown Links Coffee Service, $64.
Photo: Jonathan Adler
Peruvian stoneware with a sheer white glaze are inspired by a journey East. Jonathan Adler Darjeeling Tea Pot, $110.
Photo: Gump's
The handles of this white porcelain set are impressed with a subtle bamboo relief. Blanc de Chine Bamboo Tea Service. Pot, $135; Set of 4 Tea Cups, $228 from Gump's.
