Antique pieces of tea ware are scattered around the world—on display in museums and galleries, stately homes and royal palaces. Many more are privately owned and will never be seen by most tea lovers. But one man has made it his mission to gather the finest tea antiques from tea-drinking countries and to create a collection that honours its heritage and keeps alive the understanding that tea is not only simply a drink—it also speaks to us of art, culture, philosophy, and ritual.
