William Edwards Reed Footed Tea Cup Bone China 220ml Pack of 12

The William Edwards Reed collection is a range of bone china tableware featuring hand-illustrated English birdlife — Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, and Lapwing among them. The footed tea cup holds 220ml and comes supplied in packs of twelve, making it a practical choice for operators looking to build or replenish a coordinated tea service.

Bone china at this quality level performs reliably in professional table service environments. The scratch-resistant glaze holds up well against repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, and the footed form gives the cup a considered, formal appearance that suits hotel dining rooms, afternoon tea services, and upmarket café settings. The hand-painted illustration detail is applied in a way that maintains its integrity through regular use, though as with any fine china, handling and stacking care will extend the life of the decoration.

From an operational standpoint, the Reed cup works well where presentation matters as much as function:

• Bone china construction offers durability without the weight of heavier stoneware alternatives
• Scratch-resistant glaze reduces visible wear over time in active service
• Footed profile adds formality, suited to plated afternoon tea or premium beverage service
• Pack of twelve supports straightforward stock management for smaller venues
• Part of a wider Reed collection, allowing coordinated tableware across a service

As a fine china product, it is best suited to table service rather than high-turnover counter or self-service environments where the risk of chipping is higher. Operators running large-volume services may want to consider whether a more robust earthenware alternative better fits their throughput and handling conditions.

If you're building an afternoon tea service or refreshing your tableware and want to talk through quantities or coordinating pieces from the Reed range, we're happy to help.