The Yedi Houseware range comes in a variety of colors and combinations. Their products are made from high quality porcelain for the discerning buyer and as such are not to be used in the microwave or cleaned in the dishwasher.

The coffee or tea set is very well made and has a solid construction. It does look very elegant. One shopper remarked that the recipient of the ‘Yedi Houseware Classic Coffee and Tea Siena Tea For One with Saucer’ needed convincing that it was ok to for use and not just a decorative gift or ornament. Tea for one sets are popular gift ideas and this set comes beautifully packaged, as with most Yedi Houseware, in a satin-lined hat box.

The color combination is more subtle than the yellow polka dot set, also in the same range. The beige and purple used are uncommon and interesting, said to be inspired by autumn and spring. The hat and shoes, or lid and saucer match, as do the pot and tea cup. When the tea pot is removed from the cradling tea cup, the same purple is revealed inside the cup as with the other bits in the set. The handle on the lid, tea pot and cup are all coated with a shiny silver veneer. It completes the look of the item and gives it a distinct appearance.

I would think this is more suited to the mature or conservative homeowner rather than the extrovert that wears bright colored floral dresses and has wind chimes clinking in the background.

As with the other sets in this line, its dimensions are 7.2 x 7.2 x 5.5 inches and it weighs 3 pounds at shipping. Should you require, this item may be dispatched outside of the US.

Whether you are drinking tea or coffee, you will be able to enjoy two cups from the 14 ounce pot. Just right for tea for one, or indeed a solo coffee.

Other color combinations are available and if inclined you can mix and match, although it may take away from the simplicity intended.

There are other colors in the Yedi Classic Coffee and Tea Siena range

Dark Grey / Yellow

Mauve / Mocca

Orange / Light Grey

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drink tea and those who don’t.  Others say that the human species are divided into people who are cat lovers and people who are not.

One way or the other, this tea for one teapot set, is for tea drinkers who love cats. No ifs, buts or maybes about it.

The design is imaginative and ultimately looks very little like a tea set at all. I think that is the theme of this design. Fantasy. A break from reality, perhaps just what a cup of tea is supposed to be.

The credit goes to well known artist, Kathy Hatch. A Pennsylvania native, her work is well known across the US. She gets her inspiration from her garden and five pets in rural Connecticut.

The tea set is mad up of a pair of cats, snuggled up close, to keep the tea warm, inside i.e. they are the tea pot. They even have a scarf to make sure that no heat escapes. Small details are painted on, such as the eyes, noses, whiskers and unmistakable kitty stripes. The feline duo are seated on top of the tea cup which in turn is designed as a plant pot complete with some fake cracks and a little flower, presumably peeping out of an imaginary hole. You will either find this funny or just plain bizarre, depending on your sentiments toward these night time creatures. A third cat is cleverly deployed cozying up to the tea cup or should I say, plant pot, with his tail extending out and doubling up as the handle for the tea cup.

My judgment would be that this is a great item for the underage or for those determined not to grow up, even if just for a few minutes in the day. Time enough to drink two cups of tea from their Kathy Hatch’s Purr-Fect Tea for One Teapot Set, to be precise.

It has a footprint of 6 inches by 6 inches and stands 6 and ¾ inches tall.

A lover of tea and cake will appreciate the history and tradition of this pottery brand that goes back to 1896 in Stoke, England.

The Price & Kensington Herbal Garden Design Tea For One leaves no doubt as to its British origins. I say so, not because the tea for one set in question is formal, pompous or otherwise indicative of the mannerisms of upper class aristocracy, but because the workmanship, subject matter and feel of the product seems so very everyday English. Images of a warm summer day, out in the countryside, sipping tea and reading a book come to mind.

Adding this tea for one set to your collection or offering it to a friend to add to theirs would be like adding the last piece to the puzzle. Drinking tea, if you are going to do it properly, means, getting the entire process right. Weather, mood, time of day and season are all important factors in choosing the right flavor and selecting the appropriate tea set.

This offering from the longstanding potters back in the UK, hits a very particular niche. The hand painted artwork, the herbs and flowers so daintily detailed and the subtle selection of colors all tell me that I am not in a rush, when I opt to imbibe my delicately flavored hot water treat, with some freshly baked biscuits I bought earlier today at my favorite bakery. Tea pot and cup fit nicely together and complete my day.

The light blue tells me it is clear skies and the white tells me there is hardly a breeze in the air. The red berries on the lid, are literally and figuratively, just that, the cherry on top. How delightful.

It is not a day for fussing and my ceramic service is going straight into the dishwasher when I am done (it is microwave safe also). No saucer to worry about, it is just me after all.

Just right at 7 x 5 x 5.5 inches.

Now all I have to figure out is do I go for Early Grey or maybe something with a hint of lemon?

Ah, the tea for one set. This has to rank as one of the best gift ideas ever. By gift idea, I certainly don’t exclude the idea of a gift from oneself to oneself. Sometimes, we jus deserve it!

This brings us to the Yedi Houseware Classic Coffee and Tea Polka Dot Tea For One Set. The description is slightly misleading in terms of the color. In reality I would say, the tea pot is on the peachy side of yellow. I am willing to forgive them.

This little number is generously decorated with multi color polka dots and is nothing, if not cheerful. Even the lid has a few spots to join in the party. Once the tea pot has been lifted from its partner, the tea cup, the plain white interior of said tea cup is revealed. It makes for a pleasant contrast and adds to the visual appeal of this set. It is indeed a lovely piece to add to a collection if you appreciate the finer details, such as the solid workmanship and lighthearted design. In particular, I like the marginally compressed look of the tea cup with corresponding handle. It is ever so slightly wider in diameter than an average cup, which allows for the tea to cool more easily.

Unlike some of the other products on the market, this tea for one set does require some extra care. You may not stick it in the microwave, neither are you allowed to ram it in the dishwasher. This is a quality item and needs to be hand washed as it is made from high grade porcelain. It seems logical to me that a tea for one set should be, to be honest. If you are drinking tea alone, there hardly seems to be a need for using a dishwasher.

So, fire up the kettle, boil some water the old fashioned way and make yourself a well earned cup of the good stuff, be that tea or coffee.

An extra thought put into the mix, is the satin-lined hatbox that the set comes in. So much nicer to receive a gift in lovely packaging, isn’t it?

The product dimensions are 7.2 x 7.2 x 5.2 inches and the tea for one set weighs 2 pounds when shipped. It holds 14 ounces.

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The debate will rage on until the end of time. Form or function, which should come first.

Well, in my ever so humble opinion, the ‘Chantal 13-Ounce Tea-for-One’ set has got a perfect balance of both. It is gorgeous to look at and is a well designed, comfortable to use product.

The tea for one idea has been interpreted in a million different ways, catering to everyone’s tastes. I have seen from the bizarre to the downright awful and occasionally, such as in this instance, the just plain perfect. Not too much, not too little, spot on.

I like everything about this set. It is available in 3 colors and I like them all; an earthy, robust red which is my personal preference; something they choose to describe as curry yellow, which is unfair because the name does not capture the warm, soft hue of this particular model; and finally, the aptly titled, glossy indigo blue.

I like the design. The tea pot matches the tea cup it resides in, both in shape and size. The spherical shape that the tea pot and cup make when cradled is elegant and attractive. The handles are distinctly shaped but still congruent with the design language and the lid is just stylized enough to stand out but remain very practical at the same time. I am particularly fond of the spout, which is short and discrete. Discrete is actually the perfect word for this tea for one set.

I like the material it is made in and the feel it gives to the product. It is constructed from durable stoneware and then glazed. It is of course free of cadmium and lead. I am assured that it is very good at retaining heat. It is well put together, the base for instance is hand sanded to ensure a smooth surface and not cause any scratches.

I like it, I like it, I like it.

The ‘Chantal 13-Ounce Tea-for-One’ holds 13 ounces and stands 5.4 x 5.3 x 5.2 inches. It is lighter than what it looks, weighing only 1.8 pounds.

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HuesNBrews make a charming range of tea sets and their tea for one range is fantastic. They are well proportioned and the components pop into one another perfectly.

One of their more elegant lines is the HuesNBrews Dragonflies Tea for One. The colors are light and bright for a warm summer’s day, sipping tea on the porch. In line with this theme and style, the three piece number is strikingly decorated. The tea pot steals the show. It is predominantly white with bright red dragonflies and matching spout, lid and handle.

Yellows and greens from a summer’s harvest finish the scene. The cup, in which the tea pot fits snugly, is seamlessly decorated in the same colors but is bereft of flying creatures.

The handles are what make the tea for one set stand out for me. Rather than being merely stuck on, or overdone, they are stylized and in keeping with the fresh feel of this funky set. Even the dish does not disappoint, designed to match its partner cup and pot. The red snout or should I say spout, reminding me, that despite the breezy feel, this is still a scalding hot drink. The English swear that drinking a nice hot cup of tea is the best thing to cool a person down. I will keep that in mind next time I play cricket in the baking sun!

As I have explained, this is really a one man maneuver, delivering 15 oz of English Breakfast, Earl Grey or whichever flavor you prefer. This is just enough to pour two cups and you only have one matching cup to serve it in. So, this is something special, just for you to enjoy.

If you are giving this as a gift, I would say it is a safer bet than the Cattitude range, also by HuesNBrews, unless you are certain that the recipient loves cat items.

In case you wanted to know the exact dimensions, it is 7 x 7 x 5.2 inches and weighs around 3 pounds. It is a ceramic product, so please don’t try to see if it bounces but it is perfectly safe to use in the microwave or dishwasher.

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Enjoy!

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As tea for one sets go, this one is certainly very unique. Like most sets available, the pot rests inside the cup and it includes a saucer. The offering from Paperproducts Design, the Paperproducts Design Paradise Peacock Tea for One Set goes a step further though, with a matching gift box.

Subtle it certainly isn’t. That is not to say it isn’t pretty. The set is printed with the exuberant tail feathers of the male peacock, as is the multi purpose box, including the lid. The idea has been expertly executed to deliver a really stunning product and ideal gift to wow the lady who likes a little bit of dazzle.

The shaping of the tea cup and pot is conservative, balancing the abundance of color and bright design. The extra attention is evident with the well thought out strip on the white spout, spot on the lid handle and more feather detailing on the grips of both pot and cup.

Cleverly, they have picked out a turquoise from the peacock’s palette to contain the feathers. In keeping with the shape, the modest use of white, softens the overall appearance and maintains the stylishness of this one of a kind motif.

The high quality of this collection is evident in the grade of the fine bone china. It is average in size for a tea for one, at 6.8 x 6.8 x 7.3 and weighs 2.4 pounds.

As with most sets of this nature, it holds enough tea for two cups. Whether or not the intended recipient is a regular tea drinker or not, this makes for a great gift, given it’s ornamental appeal. The fact that it actually serves a purpose almost seems like a bonus! The same can be said of the gift box. I personally would not bother storing the set back in the box. It is pretty enough to remain in full view. The box can easily serve as a container for something altogether different or be recycled as a cute container for another gift. One way or the other, it is also lovely to look at and has a function.

As for the bird like appearance of the tea set, don’t let its looks deceive you, this peacock is ready to fly straight into the dishwasher or microwave.

Put the finishing touch on your kitchen or lounge with this special tea set for one.

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Imbibing hot water flavored by the leaves of your choice, also known as drinking tea, is a long standing tradition. Tea sets often look as old as the origins of this pastime.

Hues & Brews offer a Tea for One Set (which they call a Tea for 1 Set)in their Cattitude range. This breaks the mould of the florally designs and ornate handles your granny probably had on her tea set.

The design is obviously ideal for cat lovers but, as the name of this series suggests, is for anyone with a bit of attitude. The lines are clean and simple and colors are uncomplicated and cheeky.

This is a three piece ceramic set with pot, cup and saucer all stacking neatly on top of one another. The pot is 15 oz and will fill the cup it so neatly fits into, twice. The saucer is as wide in diameter as the pot spout and handles, making it extra easy to store and keep safe. The pot is decorated with two cats – a mommy cat and her kitten. Their eyes are a striking blue color and seem to follow you, just like those of a real cat. The cup has little kitty paw prints on it, evidence of cats described above. This set, as the name suggests is ivory in color with black detailing.

This is definitely a fun interpretation of a staple kitchen item suited to the casual tea drinker. I would probably choose something else if shopping for the queen of England but this would be top on my list for my funky aunt that lives down the road.

Feel free to use the product in the microwave or dishwasher. It is ceramic which means that some care is required but provided you do not incorporate it into your juggling act, you should be fine.

When you see it in real life, you will surely agree with me, that it is, if nothing else, cute!  If you are looking for a cheap tea for one set then the Hues&Brews Tea For 1, Cattitude Orange is a fun and stylish option.

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The history of this charming form of pottery stems from the Welsh town of Portmeirion. Susan William Ellis launched the range of Portmeirion Pottery in 1961. Her pottery, noticeable for its decoration, was sold at the ‘Ship Shop,’ a gift store in this coastal town in North Wales. Some say that the quaint village was modelled on the town of Portofino, in Italy. Interestingly, the pottery does not come from Portmeirion. It is made in Stoke-on-Trent, in England.

The Portmeirion Pottery includes a few different ranges including the Magic City, Magic Garden and most famously, the Botanic Garden. Today, the company has a worldwide following with a turnover of tens of millions of dollars (or pounds to be precise).

The Laura Stoddard – Up the Garden Path line is one of the newest collections. It is based on the illustrations by this famous artist, from the book of the same title. Those familiar with her work will instantly recognise the colours and elegant style for which she gained popularity.

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This particular tea for one piece is decorated with stylishly drawn singular flowers and a pair of petite English Ladies, presumably out for a stroll. It is refreshing and modern, without losing the dignity of the age old tradition of enjoying a refined cup of tea; in this case, tea for one.

For those not familiar with a tea for one set, it contains a tea pot, which rests inside a tea cup. It takes up less space when stored and has the added feature of warming the cup, while the tea is brewing. The pot is then lifted out of the holding cup and poured in. The pot holds about 12 oz of tea which is enough for 2 cups.

The tea pot in question is delicately shaped and elegant but fun. Despite its dainty appearance, the item is both dishwasher and microwave friendly. The dimensions are 4 x 2 x 2 inches and it weighs roughly 2 pounds.

An ideal gift for the young or young at heart, who take time out to enjoy a cup or two of nature’s brew. Spoil a friend of treat yourself, this is a gift worth giving and certainly one worth keeping.

There are two kinds of tea for one sets. The first resembles any ordinary tea set with a tray, a creamer, sugar bowl and teapot except that everything including the teapot is smaller than usual. A twelve inch square tray is a nice lap size and also fits well on a writing desk. Dainty tea for one pots are available in the classic 1600s English Brown Betty style. The shape of this tubby little terra cotta teapot is said to produce the best pot of tea in the British tradition. These are not precisely miniature tea sets as one would give to a child, but rather designed for smaller quarters and smaller servings. They are similar to the kind of tea for one sets that used to be passed down the aisles for matinee theatre patrons in London.

The other popular style of tea for one sets is an ingenious design, usually three stacking pieces in a matching pattern. On the bottom is a generously sized saucer. On the saucer sits a cup, also usually a bit larger than standard. It needs to be a bit larger to accommodate the teapot which will rest atop the cup. When removed from the stack, the teapot is filled with tea and water in the usual ritual. After steeping, the tea is poured into the cup, and then the teapot can be replaced atop the cup and used to keep the tea warm while you read the paper or let out the cat.

Sometimes, in the case of more modern designs, there will be no saucer. And in some sets the cup is overturned over the teapot at the top of the stack, serving as a teapot lid.

Victorian, French toile, Asian bamboo and rose garden patterns are among the most popular patterns in tea for one sets. While the antique ones are bound to be more expensive, there are plenty of more modern designs and patterns to be had even at pottery outlets for modest prices.