A silver tea service is an expensive tea set. It is usually the households's best and is used following formal dinners, or at a tea party. A tea set, in the Western tradition is a suite of dishes sold in a group for use at afternoon tea or a formal tea party. ... This article describes tea parties, gatherings for afternoon tea. ...

A silver tea service generally comprises:

• teapot
• teacup and saucer
• sugar bowl
• milk pitcher also known as a creamer or jug

• teapot
• kettle
• slop bowl
• tea strainer
• tray

A silver tea service is always presented on a tray. While a set of teaspoons is a necessity, as is a sugar spoon or sugar tongs, cutlery is not included as part of the teas service. A Japanese teapot A teapot is a vessel in which to brew tea leaves with hot or boiling water, either inside a tea bag or loose, in which case a tea strainer will be needed to catch the leaves when the tea is poured. ... This article is about things that people drink from. ... A cup and saucer For information on flying saucers see unidentified flying objects. ... A sugar bowl is a small bowl or designed for holding sugar or sugar cubes to be served with tea or coffee in the Western tradition. ... Ewer (reverse, middle) as cult instrument, in this coin celebrating the pietas of the Roman Emperor Herennius Etruscus. ... Another name for a scanger, a scumbag. ... An Irish pottery water jug Another Irish pottery jug A jug is a container for liquid, with a handle and an opening for pouring or drinking from. ... A Japanese teapot A teapot is a vessel in which to brew tea leaves with hot or boiling water, either inside a tea bag or loose, in which case a tea strainer will be needed to catch the leaves when the tea is poured. ... A kettle is a kitchenware piece. ... A slop bowl is one of the four components of the traditional tea set. ... This article is about the beverage. ... A tray is a shallow container designed for carrying things. ... Teaspoon and sugar A teaspoon is a small spoon that can hold about 5 milliliters of liquid. ... Starch-polyester disposable cutlery Cutlery refers to any hand utensil used in preparing, serving, and especially eating food. ...

In a very formal household, the tea service is cared for by the footman, under the supervision of the butler, who is responsible for all the silver. A great house is a large and stately residence; the term encompasses different styles of dwelling in different countries. ... A footman is a male household servant. ... // For other uses see Butler (disambiguation) The butler is a senior servant in a large household. ... Household silver (the silver) comprises dishware, cutlery and other household items made of sterling silver, usually bought in sets or combined to form sets, such as a set of silver candlesticks or a silver tea service. ...