Vintage Blue Tetley Tea Collectors Mug

Brighten up teatime with this Vintage Blue Tetley Tea Mug. Crafted in ceramic with bold Tetley branding against a rich blue glaze, it celebrates one of Britain’s most iconic tea names — blending everyday function with nostalgic advertising appeal.

Perfect for use or display, this mug is both practical and collectible — a cheerful reminder of Tetley’s place in British tea culture.

1973 - The Tetley Tea Folk Arrive

Tetley, founded in 1837, grew into one of Britain’s most popular tea brands. Known for its strong advertising presence, Tetley became a household name through campaigns such as the Tetley Tea Folk, introduced in 1973.

Everyday mugs like this blue‑glazed design reinforced the brand’s domestic identity, blending utility with advertising while celebrating the ritual of tea drinking. Today, Tetley mugs are prized as nostalgic collectibles that capture the heritage of British tea culture and the colourful world of promotional pottery.