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We British love our tea. There is nothing better than a cuppa. In fact, tea is the world’s favourite drink. So go on, add some new tea-time china to your gift list. We have found a fabulous and affordable new collection your guests will love.

Made from fine china, this beautifully designed 6-cup teapot allows tea to be gently swirled around as the boiling water is added producing an exquisite infusion of flavour. Whatever your choice of tea - Fruit, Green, English Breakfast or Earl Grey – these curvaceous teapots (and matching mugs) with their oriental-inspired patterns are guaranteed to brew the perfect cuppa.

The teapots are £15 and the mugs are £6 each. And you can choose from two new designs: Shanghai (blue and white) and Chrysanthemum (black and white).

To find your nearest stockist call 020 8974 4750 or go to typhoonhousewares.com

Five quick facts on tea:
• Tea was created over 5,000 years ago in China
• Tea has potential health maintenance benefits in cardiovascular disease and cancer prevention
• Tea is a natural source of fluoride that can help protect against tooth decay and gum disease
• Tea contains half the amount of caffiene in coffee
• By the middle of the 18th Century tea had replaced ale and gin as the drink of the masses and had become Britain's most popular beverage
All facts taken from: www.tea.co.uk

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