Tips for choosing a tea set for 6 persons

A quality porcelain tea set is a must for every family. Beautiful saucers and cups will perfectly decorate any sweet table, especially when guests come. Modern crockery stores offer a wide range of sets, among which it is not so easy to choose. It is worth considering the recommendations for buying a tea set for 6 persons and the most popular sets made in Russia and the Czech Republic.

When buying a porcelain set, remember that you are not buying it for 1–2 years, but at least for the next 5–10 years. A set for 6 is considered classic. If you do not expect to see more people at your table, feel free to take it. You can choose by the number of items, for example, a standard service consists of 15 items, but you can also find extended sets of 21 items.

Choose bone china as it is of better quality and more durable, since during production, ground animal bones are added to the composition, which gives the dishes a snow-white color and allows you to make products with thin walls, which will not at all affect their strength. To make sure of the high quality of the bone material, it is enough to direct the product into the light - real porcelain will be slightly translucent.

In stores, you can find a huge number of sets with a variety of designs. You should focus only on your taste preferences. You can choose a set in a classic European style or with oriental patterns.If you prefer folk motives, pay attention to the khokhloma or Gzhel painting sets. Classic white products with gilding or silver patina are universal, they will always be relevant. Modern models with interesting designs are suitable for bright and extraordinary personalities.

The most popular are the following decors: Madonna, floral patterns, hunting. They are timeless. For children, you can purchase porcelain sets with drawings of cartoon characters. Some brands produce exclusive models to order, and there are sets decorated with Swarovski crystals. Such kits will cost more than standard kits, but they will look much more beautiful and original.

Look for gold or silver layering. The fact is that in no case should you put dishes with a layering in the microwave, as it can melt. The same applies to the dishwasher, the high temperature of the water and abrasive detergents will not harm the porcelain, but the pattern will be washed off over and over again. When buying, be sure to consider the packaging or ask a consultant if there is a mention of mandatory manual washing in the instructions. If you are going to use both a microwave oven and a dishwasher, then purchase options without layering with glaze decor.

For the future, consider the possibility of purchasing additional items. Perhaps now you need a 15-piece tea set for 6 people, and after a while you will need to expand the set with other items, for example, an oil can, dessert plates or additional cups and saucers.

Consider tea sets for 6 persons offered by Czech and Russian manufacturers.

This factory offers luxury porcelain sets that are timeless and fashionable.

The service consists of 15 items: a 1.5 liter teapot, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and a set of cups and saucers. On a mother-of-pearl background, there is a drawing with three girls, and on the sides there are golden patterns. The handles of all items and the spout of the teapot are completely gilded. Several decades ago, "Madonna" was an obligatory attribute of any rich house, and to this day it does not give up its positions in popularity and demand. The cost of the service for 6 persons is 18,000 rubles.

This is a classic white porcelain tea set decorated with gold stripes. The set includes 15 items: kettle 1.5 l, milk jug, sugar bowl and cups and saucers. Original handles covered with gilding, unusual surface of the case and wavy bottom give the products a zest. The service can be supplemented with a dish, butter dish, cake slide and other items. The cost is 17,000 rubles.

The service for 6 persons consists of 15 items: a 1.2 liter teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl and cups and saucers. Beautiful, color-saturated drawings will delight anyone. The forest animals depicted on the products look great on a snow-white background with gold layering. If desired, the set can be expanded to 21 items. The cost of a standard package is 7400 rubles.

The products of the Russian manufacturer are not inferior to the Czech ones in quality, and the cost of the sets is much lower. Artists often collaborated with the Dulevo Plant, who presented the dishes with incredibly beautiful drawings.

This is a porcelain tea set consisting of 20 items: a 900 ml teapot, sugar bowl, cups and saucers and dessert plates. Flowers of wild rosemary are depicted on a mother-of-pearl background. The set will be a great purchase for a large family, where tea is always served with something delicious, baked at home. Price - 3900 rubles.

This is a set of snow-white products with a beautiful pattern in the form of a golden firebird and a fragrant rose with a gold bead along the edge of the neck. It consists of 15 items: a teapot 1000 ml, a sugar bowl, a milk jug and 6 tea pairs. The dishes are hand-decorated using 24-karat gold. The service price is 4800 rubles.

This kit is a real work of art. It consists of 22 items: a 500 ml teapot, a sugar bowl, a milk jug, a small vase, 6 rosettes and 6 cups and saucers. The mother-of-pearl background shimmers beautifully in the light, and the hand-painted 24K gold gives the pieces an even more luxurious look. The body of the crockery depicts embossed patterned grape leaves, which are repeated on the base of the teapot and cups.

The service looks very impressive and will turn any tea party into a pleasure.... The price of the set is 14,500 rubles.

The tea set in this collection belongs to premium class ware and costs 35,000 rubles. The set includes 15 items: a teapot 1000 ml, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and 6 cups and saucers. Beautiful hand-painted pink lilies with a 24-karat gold bend. The shape of the dishes is original, with curved edges, interesting handles and scalloped coating, which gives additional elegance to the products.

If you are the proud owner of a luxurious antique tea set, you will have to wash it exclusively by hand. In order for a porcelain tea set to delight the family for many years, the following rules for caring for it should be observed:

• washing is allowed only with a soft sponge, the metal one will have to be postponed for another case;
• the product should be soft, preferably specially designed for porcelain;
• do not forget to remove the rings from your fingers, as they can scratch the dishes and erase the pattern;
• watch the temperature of the water, it should be slightly warm;
• play clean products with a soft kitchen towel immediately after washing so that the drops do not turn into streaks;
• if the dishes have lost their snow-whiteness, wipe them with a cotton pad with tartaric acid;
• dark traces of tea can be easily removed with vinegar or soda;
• hold the products directly by the bottom of the body, not by the handle or spout.

For an overview of the Ellipse tea and tea service for 35 items, see the following video.