SERVED only in five-star hotels and in Malaysia for the past 20 years, afternoon tea lovers would almost certainly have heard of this German luxury label.

It all began in the Song dynasty in China ( 960-1279 AD). Powdered tea was developed and trended—if the word can be used for that time. These little pieces of bricks of tea were broken off ...

Enter the world of tea mug manufacturing in a ceramic factory, where the process combines modern innovation and traditional craftsmanship. First, high-quality clay is selected, then molded into ...

Explore the fascinating process of creating ceramic tea mugs from start to finish. Watch skilled artisans mold, shape, and glaze each mug with precision, transforming raw clay into functional ...

Vladimir Putin described Helmut Kohl, who oversaw Germany’s reunification, ... Vladimir Putin names 3 late world leaders he'd like to have tea with, including an ex-German Chancellor ...

Sri Lanka’s apparel and tea industries have not yet seen shifts in demand or pricing, following the enactment of Germany’s Supply Chain Act, despite their strong ethical reputations, a policy ...

This charger was made by the famous German ceramic company Mettlach in the Jugendstil of the early 20th century. If you think it looks like art nouveau, that’s because it is.

Jugendstil means “young style” in German. This decorated plate made circa 1900 sold for $2,500 at Auctions at Showplace. This charger was made by the famous German ceramic company Mettlach in ...

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