Tea and Me

Tea drinking is an everyday tradition shared by people from all walks of life.

We like our tea made a certain way, in a special mug or cup. Like other objects, we often assign teacups a second life – they are valued because of what they mean to us. We keep them in a special place, and they provide us with comfort and peace and remind us of shared moments.

Funded through the Queensland Library Foundation, Tea & Me is a unique collection project that seeks to capture Queensland's special tea-related memories.

Teacups and sets on display in State Library's Reception and Queensland Terrace include teacups from individuals who have kindly donated their precious objects and shared their stories with us.