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?

The art of the Victorian tea: ... As she grew up and her tea cup collection grew as well, her mother would display the tea sets on a special shelf unit that Seligman would eventually inherit.

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?

The practice of reading tea leaves had its heyday during Victorian times, when fascination with the occult and self-analysis thrived. It was safer than other forms of divination and persists today.

The Victorian mustache cup is widely believed to have been invented by Harvey Adams, a potter. He reportedly created it in the 1870s, according to Atlas Obscura, but a BBC entry claims it was ...

Tea equipment—usually a specially designed set—should be placed near the lady of the house, who pours the tea herself. Cups and saucers should be small and dainty, as should spoons, sugar ...

The City of Tavares Public Library will present its annual Victorian tea at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Tavares Civic Center, 100 E. Caroline St. Spend an afternoon with Victorian-period interpreter Ch… ...