A stackable porcelain teapot that rests on its matching cup, painted with two bold red parrots among palm trees and swirls and rimmed in gold. Tea for one with a tropical flair.
Maker: Mlesna
Materials: Porcelain, gold rims
Dimensions: Cup 2.0" tall, 4.25" diameter (top opening); teapot 4.25" tall with lid (not including cup); stacked together 5.0" tall
Origin: Sri Lanka
Era: Vintage 1990s (estimated)
Condition: Excellent, no chips, scratches, or crazing on any piece. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
Bright white porcelain sets off the intricate pattern of two large red parrots, palm trees, and swirls. Both the teapot and the cup are rimmed in gold, and the cup stands on three tiny round feet. The teapot has no internal strainer on the spout, so use a tea bag or infuser for loose leaf.
A thoughtful get-well gift, a present for someone who lives alone, or a treat for your favorite tea lover.
Mlesna was founded in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 1983 by Anselm Perera, a tea taster who had started his career at Brooke Bond at eighteen. The name is a mirror image of his first name, and his first blend was called Rich Brew. Perera set out to sell Ceylon tea in value-added form rather than in bulk, and Mlesna became known for its tea centres and tea gift shops, which helped turn tea into a giftable luxury. By 2003 the company ran sixteen shops in Sri Lanka, with more abroad. Teaware like this stackable set belongs to that giftware line and was made by Noritake in Sri Lanka.
Browse our shop for more vintage teapots and tea-for-one sets to round out your collection.
