We all love to visit, and receiving guests at home is a particular pleasure. A family or friendly feast with a slice of cake or fish pie is certainly accompanied by a mug of tea. A beautiful tea set creates a special cosiness, and gives mood to any tea party.
Probably each of us has ever received a tea set as a gift. Such presentations are rarely successful. Therefore, it’s better by yourself. Such a purchase will give you a huge amount of warm home evenings with your close ones. How to choose the best service?
Choose material
- Ceramics is a fairly inexpensive and beautiful material. Ceramic dishes are fragile and heavy, they are usually chosen for daily use.
- China. Porcelain tableware is very light and strong enough, it is not surprising that it costs significantly more than ceramic. In addition, porcelain is very elegant, and a set of this material is perfect for special occasions.
- Glass. Very popular material in the modern world. Glassware is beautiful and practical.
amount
Tea sets are designed for a different number of guests. If you have a large family, then it is worth considering that the elements of the service should be enough for everyone. Standard tea set for 6 people. But buying dishes in specialized stores, you can purchase the number of elements of the set that you need.
When choosing tea ware, be guided by your own taste. A tea set is often not only a set of dishes, but also an interesting element in the decor of the dining room or kitchen. If the dining area is decorated in neutral calm colors, then the bright accents in the form of beautiful tea sets will please both the hostess and guests. Your tea set should match the overall color scheme of the kitchen and at the same time stand out against the general background, creating an atmosphere of homely celebration.
For lovers of English restraint, a modest dish in the spirit of British aristocrats is suitable. Usually these are smooth cups, without any decorations of a snow-white color. The only decoration of this service can be a thin platinum or gold layer. A service with multi-colored cups of saturated colors can give bright accents to the kitchen.
Having opted for a particular set, choosing the color and material of which the service is made, carefully inspect each element of the set for cracks. Make sure that the pattern of each item is the same and does not have any factory damage.
A tea set is a great gift, both for yourself and for loved ones. But choose the service wisely and then a pleasant home-made tea party will become a sweet family tradition.