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This tea set has got a nasty attitude in all the right ways. Designer José Paulo Alves Corceiro was inspired to design a set of china that wasn’t boring or dainty, and the Nasty Set is anything but. The porcelain set’s grimacing faces and unorthodox shape recall the iconography of comics, animated film, and video games. Look a little Pac-Man to me!

Designer: José Paulo Alves Corceiro

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Combining the ancient game of Go along with ritualistic tea can lead to disastrous results but Arthur Xin carefully masters that fine line in this homage tea set. The tray looks like a Go board. The teapot and cups look like oversized chess pieces. It’s the whimsicality mixed with minimalism that keeps this design from veering close to a thematic mess.

Designer: Arthur Xin (Se Xin)

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Tea drinkers are in for a treat since Nestle recently unveiled its new tea maker that will put any coffee machine to shame. The Nestle Special.T system makes the art of making tea cool and is a great way to introduce someone to the wonderful and diverse world of tea. Like the Nespresso coffee machine, this system also makes it super convenient to whip up any variant of tea. The machine ships with 25 different varieties of aluminum capsules, so everyone gets to enjoy their favorite flavor. The Nestle Special.T system is available only online in the States and can be purchased for US$180 and the pods are available for US$0.50 a piece. So in case you know a couple of tea connoisseurs you know what to gift them this Christmas.

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While I am primary a coffee drinker, but that doesn't mean that I am not immune to the soothing properties of a hot aromatic cup of tea. In fact I am of the belief that making that perfect cup of tea is nothing short of an art. The Zarafina Tea Maker Suite will be appreciated by the tea drinking population as it can be programmed to make all sorts of tea be it black, green, herbal, or milky. Housed in a dark color with stainless-steel accents, the premium tea maker automatically dispenses up to 16 oz of tea and has adjustable tea strength and tea format settings. The suite makes for a perfect gift since it also includes two ceramic 8-ounce tea cups and comes with a tea pot and a serving tray. You can purchase the Zarafina Tea Maker Suite from Amazon for around $76.00.

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Think of yourself as Destiny's favorite child? Then test your chances with Lady Luck from the comforts of your kitchen via the Cuppa Luck Tea Set. Just like coupons, you can scratch off the coating to reveal random eye-catching patterns which pay homage to the diverse British imagery. Conceptualized by Jo Westrop, who is from the University of Brighton 3D Design course, the Cuppa Luck Tea Set may not be everyone's cup of tea (pardon the pun) but we love the designer's nonconformist design approach.

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