Enrich your breaks with our oriental tea set: a chased teapot, gold-coloured glasses and a brass tray to prepare and serve tea the traditional way.
An oriental tea set is a set designed especially to prepare and serve tea the way it has been done for a long time in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa. This set usually includes a teapot, glasses or small cups, a tray to hold everything, and often a small pot for sugar or honey. The teapot is often made of shiny metal such as copper or silver-coloured steel, because it retains heat well so that the tea stays hot for longer.
The design is often decorated with very fine and elegant patterns, which make the set as beautiful as it is useful. The glasses are small and often without a handle, which lets you feel the warmth of the tea quickly between your fingers. This direct contact is part of the tradition and makes the experience unique. The authenticity of these sets lies in their ability to preserve the ancestral techniques of tea preparation.
The tray is used to carry the whole set easily, and it is often round with slightly raised edges to stop the pieces from sliding. With an oriental tea set, you can share a friendly moment, because it is made to welcome several people at the same time. This set is not just practical, it turns a simple drink into a real ritual of sharing and friendship. These sets are also decorative objects that bring a touch of exoticism to your home.
Wash your oriental tea set by hand with lukewarm water to avoid damaging the delicate decorations. Use a soft sponge or a non-abrasive cloth so as not to scratch the shiny surface. Avoid the dishwasher, which may damage the metal or the paint.
After washing, dry each piece well with a clean cloth to stop water forming stains or leaving marks. To remove tea residue, rinse straight after each use. If stubborn stains appear, prepare a mixture of hot water and lemon juice: the lemon removes stains while protecting the metal.
You can also use a little diluted bicarbonate of soda, which cleans gently without scratching. If your set is in copper or silver-coloured metal, polish it from time to time with a special cloth to make the metal shine. Store your oriental tea set in a dry place, away from dust, so that it keeps its colours and its shine.
Never leave it to soak for too long, so as not to damage the glued or painted parts. These simple steps prolong the beauty of your tea set, so that every shared tea is a special moment.
Oriental tea sets come from the Middle East and North Africa, especially Morocco, Turkey and Egypt. The first sets used to serve tea were made of metal, such as brass or silver-coloured metal. Every tray, every teapot, every glass was designed to make the preparation and sharing of tea enjoyable and special.
The ritual of tea has existed for more than a thousand years. Drinking tea was not just a way to quench your thirst: it was a real moment of meeting, with family as well as with guests. The decorative patterns used on oriental tea sets are not only there to beautify the table.
These designs tell the story and the culture of the country of origin. Some designs help you recognise where a set comes from. The shape of the teapots, often rounded with a long spout, is perfect for pouring the tea well and making foam on top, which is very popular in the Moroccan tradition. This pouring technique is an integral part of the ceremony of oriental tea.
Another important detail: tea is often sweetened and flavoured with mint. Oriental tea glasses are smaller than classic cups, because tea is drunk in several small servings, to make the most of its aroma. By using these tea sets, you add elegance to your table and create a friendly atmosphere at every break. Every element of these sets is designed to offer a complete sensory experience.
Do you want to complete your table with other elegant and traditional objects? Explore our range of oriental tableware to make every meal even more beautiful and welcoming.
