The gold stand turns a tea service into a display piece. Instead of a set living in a cupboard and coming out twice a year, the six cups and saucers sit arranged on a sideboard, a dresser or a dining room shelf — visible, protected from dust, and ready to serve without unpacking. That is a genuine difference in how often a set gets used. The cups are bone china, the fine, light and surprisingly strong ceramic used for proper tea services, at 170ml — the traditional teacup size that keeps a drink hot to the last sip. Finished in white with silver detailing, which works with any dining room scheme.
Specifications
| Includes | 6 cups, 6 matching saucers and a gold display stand |
| Capacity | 170 ml |
| Material | Bone china |
| Finish | White with silver detailing |
Buying guide
Never microwave cups with metallic detailing, since silver and gold trim sparks — this is the most common way a decorated set is ruined. Hand wash rather than using a dishwasher, whose heat and detergent dull metallic finishes over repeated cycles. Warm the cups before pouring for hot tea. On the stand, make sure cups are seated securely rather than balanced, particularly if the stand sits somewhere that gets knocked. Dust the stand and cups occasionally, since anything on display collects it.
How it compares
Against a boxed set, a display stand means the service is seen and used rather than stored away. Against standard ceramic, bone china is finer and lighter. For everyday family tea, a plainer, more robust set is more practical.
Frequently asked questions
Can the cups go in the microwave?
No - silver and gold detailing is metallic and will spark. Warm the cups with hot water instead.
What does the stand add?
The set sits on display rather than in a cupboard, which means it gets used far more often and stays free of dust.
Is 170ml a full cup of tea?
It is the traditional teacup size - a proper cup rather than a mug, and small enough that tea stays hot to the last sip.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- 6 Piece Bone China Shapely Cups Set, 325ml with Assorted Floral Designs
- 6 Piece Blue Ceramic Cup and Saucer Set, 170ml with 14cm Saucers
- 6 Piece Coloured Ceramic Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, 120ml
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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|---|---|
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Can the cups go in the microwave?
No - silver and gold detailing is metallic and will spark. Warm the cups with hot water instead.
What does the stand add?
The set sits on display rather than in a cupboard, which means it gets used far more often and stays free of dust.
Is 170ml a full cup of tea?
It is the traditional teacup size - a proper cup rather than a mug, and small enough that tea stays hot to the last sip.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.