Vintage Blue Tetley Tea Fine Bone China Mug

Sip in style with this Vintage Tetley Fine Bone China Mug. Elegantly crafted in fine bone china with Tetley branding, 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 refined reminder of Tetley’s place in British tea culture.

Tetley became a household name

Tetley, founded in 1837, grew into one of Britain’s most popular tea brands. Known for its strong advertising presence, T

etley became a household name through campaigns such as the Tetley Tea Folk, introduced in 1973. Fine bone china mugs like this one offered a more elegant promotional item, reflecting both the everyday ritual of tea drinking and the prestige of the brand. Today, Tetley mugs are prized as nostalgic collectibles that capture the heritage of British tea culture and the colourful world of advertising pottery.