William Edwards Hive Tea For One Cup 260ml (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The William Edwards Hive Tea For One cup is a fine bone china teacup designed specifically for individual tea service. With a 260ml capacity, it is sized to hold a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.25
- Dimensions
- 0.28(H) x 0.25(W) x 0.36(D)mm
- Weight
- 1.68kg
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Product Description
The William Edwards Hive Tea For One cup is a fine bone china teacup designed specifically for individual tea service. With a 260ml capacity, it is sized to hold a standard pot-for-one service alongside a small infuser or strainer, making it a practical choice for structured afternoon tea menus where presentation and portion consistency matter.
The Hive pattern draws on the flora and fauna of tea-growing regions, rendered in a delicate hand-painted style that suits formal afternoon tea settings, boutique hotel dining rooms, and upscale café environments. The design carries enough visual character to elevate a tea service without competing with food presentation on the table.
From an operational standpoint, fine bone china of this type is chosen as much for its durability in professional handling as for its appearance. The glaze is suited to repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, and the pattern is applied in a way that resists fading under regular service conditions — both important factors when a piece is rotated through a busy covers schedule.
- Consistent 260ml capacity supports standardised tea service portions
- Fine bone china construction handles repeated commercial dishwasher use
- Hand-painted Hive pattern suited to formal afternoon tea presentation
- Pack of 12 provides a practical opening stock for a single service station
This cup is well suited to hotels, country house venues, and tea rooms running a dedicated afternoon tea service. For venues with very high covers or where breakage replacement is a regular concern, it is worth considering whether a larger opening stock would better support uninterrupted service.
If you are building out a full afternoon tea setting and want to discuss matching pieces or quantities suited to your service volume, the team is happy to help you work through it.
Key Features
- 260ml capacity sized for individual pot-for-one tea service
- Fine bone china construction suited to commercial dishwasher cycling
- Hand-painted Hive pattern inspired by global tea garden flora and fauna
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for consistent opening stock quantities
- Pattern glaze designed to resist fading under repeated service use
Operational Benefits
- Supports consistent portion presentation across every afternoon tea cover
- Withstands regular commercial dishwasher use without rapid pattern deterioration
- Elevates afternoon tea table settings with refined, recognisable design
- Pack format reduces reordering frequency for smaller service operations
- Formal aesthetic suits hotel dining and boutique hospitality environments well
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.25
- Dimensions
- 0.28(H) x 0.25(W) x 0.36(D)mm
- Weight
- 1.68kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- William Edwards fine bone china is produced for the professional hospitality market, and the Hive pattern is applied and finished to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. As with all decorated fine china, using the correct dishwasher temperature settings and avoiding abrasive detergents will help extend pattern life in a high-rotation service environment.
- A pack of 12 is a practical starting point for a small or boutique operation, but most venues running a dedicated afternoon tea service will want additional stock to cover breakage and rotation through the wash cycle. Consider your peak covers per sitting and allow enough pieces to keep service running smoothly without waiting on the dishwasher.
- The William Edwards Hive collection is part of a broader range that includes coordinating pieces for a full afternoon tea setting. If you are looking to build a matched service, it is worth speaking with the team to confirm which items are available and in what quantities to suit your covers.