Collecting Teacups
Hello all!
I am beginning to start my collection of teaware. My plan is to get a teacup from each place I visit. I found a neat one from an antique shop while I was in Arcadia, Florida and my grandmother got me one as well. What sort of things do you look for as far as brand, quality, price, etc?
Oh hey! I also do that, mainly because if I am in a place I am visiting that places thrift stores…and tend to only get tea gear!
My real requirement is price and cuteness, now that I have a fancy smartphone I can do a quick ebay/etsy price check, and a quick research if it is has any markings, I really like cheap finds that have history! Still so sad my jerk cat broke my favorite I got while visiting my mom in PA.
Thanks for the responses :) I didn’t know if there was anything I should look out for but I have no problem with just purchasing what catches my eye :)
Ubacat, good idea to take pictures. I don’t have anything too impressive as far as a collection yet, but it would be a nice way to keep track of what came from where and what memories are associated. I will get on that!
I’m with everyone else…. if it makes you happy then it’s the right one. I’m finding (now that I have quite a few) that I’m getting more fussy about size. Yes I like mugs and use them, yes I like little tasting cups and use them – but most days I like Chinese cups about 70 ml – those seem to be my go to cups.
You just have to find what works for you and your tea drinking style. :)
I don’t usually go for random tea cups, but when I was in Hawaii last year I was at a Starbucks that had a really cute volcano inspired mug. I couldn’t resist it and sadly it had a super short life before being broken.
Oh no! I’ve learned when on vacation, if I find a cup that I realllllyyyy like, I buy two, just in case my clumsiness breaks one.
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