tea-equipage

She could not remove the tea-equipage from the table without the risk of sweeping the china upon the floor; if she handed her master a plate, he must submit to have his head wrapped up in her sleeve; and what a figure must the cook present after preparing her soups and sauces!

The Mirror Of Literature, Amusement, And Instruction Volume 14, No. 391, September 26, 1829 Various

The chimney is ornamented with a _dare for larks_, and a book; a loaf, the tea-equipage, and a saucepan, decorate the shelf.

The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings With Descriptions, and a Comment on Their Moral Tendency John Trusler

But it was Carrington who, after the three were seated, and while waiting for the tea-equipage, ventured to introduce the topic of his desires directly by asking how business was.

Making People Happy Thompson Buchanan 1907

Each in turn is served with tea, and each in turn silently drains his cup, the host last of all. according to established etiquette, the chief guest now asks permission to examine the tea-equipage.

The Book of Tea Okakura, Kakuzo, 1862-1913 1906

Already in 1711, says the Spectator: "I would therefore in a particular manner recommend these my speculations to all well-regulated families that set apart an hour every morning for tea, bread and butter; and would earnestly advise them for their good to order this paper to be punctually served up and to be looked upon as a part of the tea-equipage."

The Book of Tea Okakura, Kakuzo, 1862-1913 1906

However faded the tea-room and the tea-equipage may seem, everything is absolutely clean.

The Book of Tea Okakura, Kakuzo, 1862-1913 1906

The fourth chapter is devoted to the enumeration and description of the twenty-four members of the tea-equipage, beginning with the tripod brazier and ending with the bamboo cabinet for containing all these utensils.

The Book of Tea Okakura, Kakuzo, 1862-1913 1906

Uncle Jimmy lighted the room and took away the tea-equipage, while Mrs. Carroll established herself with a book before the fire.

A Tar-Heel Baron Edward Stratton Holloway 1903

William brought in the tea-equipage on a gorgeous silver tray.

The Dust Flower Basil King 1893

The new process led to some change in the tea-equipage of Luwuh, as well as in the choice of leaves.

The Book of Tea Kakuzo Okakura 1888