Early Victorian tea set (made between 1840 and 1845), from Staffordshire, England What could be more domestic, more unremarkable, more 'British', than a nice cup of tea?

You’ll feel like a little springtime fairy sipping tea from her cup made of leaves. The cup and saucer set is just $7 each so you can build an entire tea set with the pot for under $50 ...

Step back in time as the Clarke Historical Museum hosts its annual “Very Victorian Tea Party” Aug. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the garden of the historic Magdalena Zanone House, 1604 G St., Eureka.