Monkey teapot
Porcelain and enamels, J.J. Kändler (modeller), Meissen, Germany, ca.1735
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Monkey teapot
Porcelain and enamels, J.J. Kändler (modeller), Meissen, Germany, ca.1735
The Chitra Collection is an extraordinary private museum of historic teawares. In 2011 Nirmal Sethia, the Chairman of the luxury tea company, Newby Teas, set himself the task of acquiring the world’s greatest collection of teawares to record and preserve tea cultures of the past. Today, the collection, named in honour of his late wife, Chitra, totals almost 2000 objects and is already the world’s finest and most comprehensive collection of its kind.
Porcelain and enamels, J.J. Kändler (modeller), Meissen, Germany, ca.1735
Porcelain and enamels, J.J. Kändler (modeller), Meissen, Germany, ca.1735
Silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Russia, 1896-1908
Silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel, Pavel Ovchinnikov, Russia, 1896-1908
Bloodstone and gold openwork, Germany, ca.1750
Bloodstone and gold openwork, Germany, ca.1750
Silver and ivory, Paul Storr, England, 1814
Silver and ivory, Paul Storr, England, 1814
There’s still time to join us for Tea, Memory & Poetry ☕️✍️
On 11 September, the Chitra Collection and chai breaker come together for a special afternoon exploring memory, grief and remembrance through tea, museum objects and poetry.
Led by writer and chai breaker founder Parvinder Marwaha, alongside Curator Grace Benham and Tea Sommelier Michael Butler, the afternoon will bring together five objects from the Chitra Collection and five specially paired teas, using each as a starting point for reflection and creative writing.
No previous poetry or writing experience is needed — the workshop is open to anyone interested in tea, museums, storytelling or simply trying something creative in a unique setting.
🎟️ Tickets are still available, but spaces are limited. Book your place via the link in our bio.
Already joining us? We invite you to bring a photograph or small object connected to a personal memory, grief or remembrance to use as a gentle chai breaker at the beginning of the afternoon. Bringing something is completely optional.
