Travel Teapot Set & Two Cups - Cat Lover
Ships from the UKA ceramic teapot and two matching cups, cream-glazed with a watercolour cat portrait wreathed in soft florals, packed in a zippered canvas carry case with a dark wooden serving tray. Made for people who want their tea ritual to travel, whether to a friend's house, a park, or simply from room to room, without leaving the ceremony behind.
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A ceramic teapot and two matching cups, cream-glazed with a watercolour cat portrait wreathed in soft florals, packed in a zippered canvas carry case with a dark wooden serving tray. Made for people who want their tea ritual to travel, whether to a friend's house, a park, or simply from room to room, without leaving the ceremony behind.
Travel Teapot Set & Two Cups - Cat Lover
Travel Teapot Set & Two Cups - Cat Lover is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
About this product
What you'll notice
- The cat gazes out from each piece, eyes bright, fur loose and sketchy in amber and grey, surrounded by pink, blue and yellow blooms that bleed softly into the glaze.
- The teapot sits low and rounded, with a black domed lid and a brass-tone overhead handle that arches high enough to clear your knuckles when you pour.
- The two cups are handleless, meant to be held in both hands, warm against the palms.
- Everything nests into the padded case, which zips shut and carries like a small weekend bag.
The ritual it holds
You steep loose tea or a bag in the pot, let it sit while the water darkens, then pour through the spout into the two cups. The handleless cups belong to a Chinese tea tradition in which the vessel is held close, the warmth felt, the tea sipped slowly rather than gulped. The overhead handle on the pot keeps your hand clear of the heat and makes the pour steady. It turns tea into a shared pause, whether at a kitchen table or a folding chair outdoors.
Ceramic with a soft glaze
The pot and cups are glazed ceramic, smooth and cool to the touch when empty, warm once filled. The cream ground shows slight variation where the glaze pools, and the watercolour cat and flowers are printed under the glaze so they will not scratch or fade with washing. The brass-tone handle is metal, lightweight and fixed with a simple loop hinge. The tray is dark-stained wood, unvarnished.
What's included
One teapot with lid and overhead handle, two cups, one wooden tray, and a slate-blue canvas carry case with a top handle and zip closure. The case is lightly padded inside to protect the ceramic during travel. The set is made in China and finished to a giftable standard.
Care and use
Rinse the pot and cups with warm water after each use; a soft brush clears any leaf residue from the spout. The glaze is durable, but check for any care label inside the case before putting the pieces in a dishwasher. The tray may be wiped clean. Store the set in its case between outings to keep it from chipping.
Who it suits and when
It makes a warm gift for someone who loves cats, travels often, or simply wants their tea things to feel less like crockery and more like a small, portable ceremony. The feline motif is gentle rather than kitsch, so it suits a quiet teatime as easily as a playful one. It is also practical for small flats where cupboard space is tight and a set that packs away is welcome.