Hand-painted using dishwasher and microwave safe, non-toxic paints that are oven cured for durability. Melissa Wynne offers custom options on teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer with handle. Pink flowers and the occasional green bud dancing around the entire surface of each piece. $125 | www.etsy.com
Pagoda and Cherry Blossoms
This 1950s vintage Takito Lustreware Tea Set was made in Japan. The set features a Pagoda, cherry blossoms and foliage. There are 11 pieces: 3 cups, 3 bread plates, 3 saucers, 1 large sugar bowl and 1 creamer. | $47 | www.etsy.com
Dan is an editor and publisher, a podcaster, blogger, and beverage retail consultant. He is a frequent speaker at industry seminars and conferences (virtual and in-person). Dan was the first editor and publisher at World Tea News and has worked as editor and publisher of Tea Magazine and managing editor of STiR coffee and tea. His work appears online and in many magazines. In 2016 he organized the collaborative group of tea journalists and experts who founded Tea Journey magazine and in 2021 launched the Tea Biz podcast. He began his publications career in 1974 as a newspaper reporter.
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Hand-painted using dishwasher and microwave safe, non-toxic paints that are oven cured for durability. Melissa Wynne offers custom options on teapot, sugar bowl, and creamer with handle. Pink flowers and the occasional green bud dancing around the entire surface of each piece. $125 | www.etsy.com
This 1950s vintage Takito Lustreware Tea Set was made in Japan. The set features a Pagoda, cherry blossoms and foliage. There are 11 pieces: 3 cups, 3 bread plates, 3 saucers, 1 large sugar bowl and 1 creamer. | $47 | www.etsy.com