Okay, so, the other day I was thinking, “I need a chill way to enjoy my tea, just me, myself, and I.” That’s when the whole “tea for one” tea set idea popped into my head. I mean, who needs a whole big teapot when it’s just you, right?

So, I started digging around online. Man, there are so many of these things! Big ones, small ones, fancy ones, plain ones. It was a little overwhelming, to be honest. I read a bunch of articles and scrolled through what felt like a million customer reviews. I learned these sets usually have a cup, a little teapot that sits right on top of it, and a lid. Some even come with a saucer, which is kind of cute.

I decided I wanted something not too big – a 2-cup teapot seemed perfect, which is apparently around 24-27 oz. capacity, according to some websites. After looking at the material, I think I’d prefer stoneware rather than porcelain. I think the rustic appearance of stoneware teapots is more attractive. Also, it’s more durable.

After what felt like forever, I finally found one I liked. It wasn’t too expensive, which is good because I didn’t want to spend a fortune. And it looked pretty cool, not too flashy, just simple and nice. I ordered it, and when it arrived a few days later, I was pretty stoked.

Unboxing it was fun. It was all packaged up nice and secure. I carefully took each piece out – the cup, the teapot, the lid – and set it up on my table. It looked even better in person. I filled the teapot with some hot water, popped a tea bag in, and let it steep for a few minutes.

Then came the best part – actually using it! I poured the tea into the cup, and it was just the right amount. I sat down, took a sip, and just relaxed. It was so peaceful, just me and my little tea set. It’s become my favorite way to unwind after a long day.

Honestly, getting a tea for one set was one of the best little things I’ve done for myself lately. It’s such a simple pleasure, but it makes a big difference. If you’re a tea person, I highly recommend it!