There’s something genuinely comforting about settling in with a cup of Irish tea, and our Traditional Shamrock-Themed Afternoon Tea Set captures that feeling in its own way. It all starts with the Irish Afternoon Tea, a beautifully smooth black tea made from whole leaves, 16 full ounces of them, so the flavor is deep and steady rather than sharp or bitter. The tea comes tucked inside a metal canister that feels almost old-world in the best way: sturdy, weighty, and made to be reused long after the tea is gone. And if you want to build an even cozier spread, it pairs perfectly with our Cead Mile Fáilte Irish Tea Set with Irish Tea Bags, which brings the same welcoming spirit into your kitchen.
From there, you can build the set around whatever style of cup fits your taste. The Shamrock mug is made from graceful bone china and it really shows smooth, bright, and tough enough for everyday use. The shamrocks have that soft, familiar charm, and the Celtic spiral running around them adds a sense of history. It holds about 12.5 fl oz, so it’s great if you like a real cup of tea and not just a sip.
If you prefer something a little more classic, there’s the cup-and-saucer set, also in new bone china. It feels a bit like something you’d find in a quiet Irish tearoom, shamrocks for love, faith and hope, Celtic spirals for spirit, and a shape that just fits naturally in the hand. It holds 10.2 fl oz, enough for a generous pour, and the saucer saves your table from drips without taking up too much room.
Or you can go in the opposite direction with the dark green Aran-style mug, which is more rustic and cozy. The embossed cable pattern looks like a real Aran sweater knit into ceramic, and the little “Ireland” lettering above the knotwork gives it a sweet, sentimental feel.
And if you want to lean fully into the tea-time spirit, you can finish the set with shamrock-shaped butter cookies. They come in a 5.29 oz tin that’s charming, one of those tins you keep afterward for buttons or receipts without meaning to. The shortbread itself is rich and crumbly, exactly what you want next to black tea.
