Tea consumption equals the consumption of alcohol, coffee, soft drinks, and chocolate put together making it the second most commonly consumed drink in the world after water. By most accounts, tea originated in Southeast Asia. China is noted as the earliest records of tea drinking. Originally, tea was more revered in China for its medicinal purposes. For nobles, drinking quality tea was an indicator of status while for the common people, tea was simply enjoyed for its robust flavor.

Bronze ceramic kettles and wine pots, considered the earliest incarnations of teapots, were fixtures of Chinese cultural life for many years. The very first teapots were produced in China and made from the finest Chinese porcelain and were often blue and white in color. Take a look at our exquisite collection of fine tea ware and tea sets. From cast iron tea ware to ceramic tea ware, you are sure to find a tea set that matches your needs perfectly.