More tea is consumed worldwide than any other beverage except water. Each day, over one and a
half BILLION cups of tea are brewed.
The English pottery industry had its beginnings in the mid 1600's, in the town of Burslem,
North Staffordshire (an area in the middle of England not far from the major cities of Birmingham and
Manchester). The confluence of coal and clay in the region gave potters the material for producing
teapots and the fuel to fire them.
One can just imagine, as we drink tea today from English teapots and cup/saucers, just how many cups
of tea have been consumed from English tea ware in the past three and a half centuries. As the beverage
becomes ever more popular in the U.S., the goal of Royal Patrician is to provide the connection to English
pottery which has long made having "a cuppa" such a pleasurable event.
Owning a piece of English tea ware provides you with a connection to afternoon tea at the Ritz, Savoy or Claridge's in London.
"Would you care for India, China or Ceylon tea, Madam?" "Milk or Lemon?" "Enjoy the cucumber sandwiches, scones and clotted cream, Madam."
We are delighted to present the latest Royal Patrician Fine Tea Ware collection of fine tea ware, imported
from England.