History of Tea Cup
- Victorian Ladies looked forward to leisurely sitting in their
velvet seated chairs.
- They were served with tea in their finest China.
- The social gatherings for tea produced the most beautiful table
settings.
- Katharine, the wife of King Charles II began to set the tea
trend.
- Then many artists began designing tea cups.
- Later with the passage of time the demand for tea cups and tea
set grew.
- Early tea cups did not have handles and fingers were often burned
on the hot edges of the cups.
Tea Cup Materials
The most common materials used for making tea cups are :
- Stainless Steel Tea Cup : They are the cups
used in olden times but are used today also in some of the homes for
their durability.
- Glass Tea Cup : They are used only in some of
the kitchens because they can break easily.
- Acrylic Tea Cup : They can be beautifully
decorated but are not break resistant.
- China Tea Cup : They are most widely used for
their visual appeal and functional value.
- Plastic Tea Cup : They are break resistant and
are available in a range of sizes.
