Informal Tea’s Guide To: Unique Tea Sets

Looking for a unique or special Tea Set to serve up your wonderful loose leaf tea?
We’ve put together the ultimate list for you.

Take Breath Teapot by Pinyen Creative

If you’re after a calming, soothing teapot, look no further than the Take Breath Teapot by Pinyen Creative. This Taiwanese- based design company have combined ceramic and wood for a tea pot that will take your tea to a tranquil cloud 9.

Drink Link Tea Set by Joon Lee

To feel a bit more connected to your fellow tea drinkers and loved ones, why not check out the Drink Link Tea Set by Joon Lee. This Eindhoven-based designer was inspired by old artefacts and aims to encourage engagement and conversation at the table by physically linking the teapot and cups with synthetic rope. This may be the ultimate way to sit and mindfully drink rather than on-the-go.

FIN Stacking Tea Cups by Hsin Lin

If a contemporary take on the tradition cup and saucer is what you’re after, Hsin Lin has you sorted. Her design FIN Stacking Tea Cups aims to revolutionise the ancient tea drinking ceremonies, with a modern twist on a cup and saucer combo. She says “The unity of the cup and saucer will help our generation appreciate the ceremonial significance behind a simple cup of tea”.

Round Square Teaware by Chuntso Liu

Chuntso Liu’s Round Square Teaware Set is perfect for those wanting a minimalist, geometric set. This Taiwanese-based designer has created perfectly functional yet decorative shapes, that are both squarish and roundish.

Ora Teapot by Paul Loebach

If you’ve had a few burns from your beloved teapot in the past, then this innovative design by Paul Loebach is up your alley. The Ora Teapot is made of tempered borosilicate glass which keeps the delicious contents perfectly drinkable, while keeping the outside cool to touch. The design is based on laboratory beakers, and made from the same glass. The teapot fits perfectly in your hand, and eliminates the need for (in some people’s opinion) that pesky handle. Due to this contemporary shape, this teapot is much easier to store than its circular counterpart.

Raven kettle by Fellow

This state of the art, innovative design will bring a whole new method and process to the simple art of brewing. The Raven kettle designed by Fellow, is a sleek stovetop teapot, with a built-in infuser thermometer, for the perfect brew every time. Optimum brew times are displayed for green/white, oolong and black tea, and it is steeped inside an integrated tea filter. The Raven even has a weighted handle to ensure zero spillage and wastage of your precious brew.

Ambula tea and coffee set by Cheska

For the lovers of quirky and fun designs, Finding Cheska’s Ambula tea and coffee set if for you. This all white set literally looks as if it’s dancing with joy at the thought of housing your delicious beverage. With sloping mugs set in saucers and dancing cream and sugar, this Disney-esque tea set is both business and pleasure.