THE STORY OF THE TEACUP

Next in our series investigating the history of humble household objects, we get a handle on the teacup

Although tea is technically an exotic beverage ( grown mostly in China and India), it’s still a part of our nation’s psyche. Because everyone from king to cobbler has always loved a cuppa, tea is one of the great British levelers – and it hasn’t changed for centuries. However, the vessel from which we’ve sipped our brews has known many permutations. Grab a biscuit: here are the highlights.