Host a tea party with the cutest modern toy tea sets for kids
Updated March 31, 2025
After searching long and hard, here’s the roundup of the best tea sets for girls and boys. These toy tea sets are so cute you won’t mind if they get left out. And with opened-ended play, there’s so much to love about this iconic toy!
Toy tea sets come in four main materials:
Unless it’s been water-proofed, wood is typically for imaginative play only. Some metal sets allow real liquids. And plastic, silicone and ceramic sets are the best options for holding fluids. I opted for this wooden toy tea set for our daughter–it’s so charming and I can’t wait to custom paint it! But down the road when she is older we will invest in a porcelain set.
For some reason a lot of sets only come with two cups, but that seriously limits play! So I did my best to find sets with four cups. If you need more than four cups, the wooden sets on Etsy usually have an option to order as many extra cups as you need. So cheers to your tea parties both big and small.
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Wooden Tea Sets
Starting off strong with a darling neutral toy tea set. This wooden set makes my Scandi-loving heart go pitter patter!
For a set with less peices I adore this toy tea set. The tray is beautifully painted and the refined colors keep this set very classy.
After months of looking, I finally found it—THE tea set for Little Miss Toddler who decided to turn two.
Confession time. I have a serious soft spot for hand-carved wooden toys. And tiny tea sets. I should start a collection.
Anyway.
Friends, this find was golden!
And I felt extra validated when this tea set won the 2020 Etsy Design Award! Above is the award winner, but I went with the unpainted option. The blank slate of the raw wood is tantalizing. Do I paint it to look like this Anthropology tea pot (pictured below) OR paint it like the award winning set OR leave it simple and natural?
Speaking of natural, here’s another natural wood alternative from Plan Toys that I love.
Update: This seller is no longer selling on Etsy 😭 But I’ve linked a similar set HERE that even has a pouring feature. We’ve had this set for over a year now and I still adore it. We do have some teeth marks from our toddler on some of the cake peices, but overall it’s held up well. I also love that I can order as many extra cups as I want. The cake is probably my favorite part though—it’s a fraction puzzle for my toddler, and so beautiful. I definitely keep this in the toy rotation closet to pull out regularly for stuffed animal tea parties!
Quick pause to drool over this Anthropology teapot.
Alright, alright, back to more adorable tea sets.
Like this one! The colors are so cheerful, and there are plenty of desserts for kids to share.
Or this one. Except it’s a lemonade stand set. Talk about adorable, plus your kids get cutting practice with the wooden lemon and lime.
Does rattan count as wood? It’s darling so I’m including it. This Etsy shop (Lila & Leo) has a host of other lovely wicker toys like doll houses and the cutest prams.
Metal Toy Tea Sets
Leave it to Melissa & Doug to design this shatter-free and gender neutral option that’s stainless steel. Plus, no need for a storage basket with the convenient stand and you don’t have to worry about anything leaching into the hot water with the stainless steel, which is a nice bonus.
If you want to try out a chip-free tin set, this floral one is a winner. And the tray and storage box make for a cute added bonus!
These tin sets do run on the small side, which makes them great for young children. There are lots of playful designs to choose from like unicorns, zoo animals, horses, mermaid and dogs. With a coat of clear spray paint, that darling carrying case should last a while.
Kid-Proof Plastic and Silicone Tea Sets
If plastic is your material of choice, this set is sweet and simple. Plus, it’s made from 100% recycled plastic. It’s a great option for an outdoor all-terrain kind of toy tea set. It comes in a more girly pink option too.
While I do like our silicone tea set and think it’s a versatile bath toy + tea time set, THIS Mushie brand is the silicone tea set I wish we’d gotten! I like the small amount of piece to wash and store, and the fluted texture is gorgeous. It comes in blue and cream too.
This Marlowe & Co set is the other silicone set that tempts me . . . It has boutique level style and is super kid-friendly with 100% food grade silicone—talk about a win!
Ceramic and Porcelain Tea Sets
Ah, the truly iconic ceramic tea set. This set in particular is the perfect mix of childhood innocence and classy elegance. I believe there is value in giving children the opportunity to treat items with respect. But, if an accidental chip does happen, this Etsy seller has additional replacement cups for sale! When our girls are older, this will be the perfect set for them. Or maybe the pink polkadot one at the bottom. Decisions!
The quintessential ‘coming of age’ gift. Also, I can’t get over how cute these plates are. This Etsy seller sometimes takes short breaks, so definitely watch for when she’s open.
A classic ceramic toy tea set with sweet feminine details. This set is a great option for tea parties with real liquids, and even comes with a sugar and cream containers, as well as a secure storage tote.
This golden butterfly set from Pottery Barn Kids is timeless! And it happens to be on clearance so snatch is up while it’s still in stock.
If you’re drawn towards vintage sets, this is a great option! But definitely check out Etsy and Ebay to snatch up some unique vintage finds. Just be careful to not accidentally end up with a doll-sized set when looking for toy tea sets.
Imagine drinking out of this magical teacup at a fairy garden party. Add that to the mommy-daughter bucket list. For slightly older children these cups are just perfect! Check out this matching flower teapot to complete your whimsical set.
And finally, if your daughter is older or ready for the ‘real deal’, this floral polkadot tea set is stunning. My friend owns this exact set and we featured it in her ‘Tea with the Bride-to-Be’ bridal shower. So classy.
Tea Party Accessories
This handmade wooden hummingbird cake and cherry blossom cake and bare wooden cake are all exquisite! Talk about an heirloom quality toy. Who needs real cake when you can look at these? But they come with an heirloom quality price tag, so this purple wooden birthday cake is a more affordable option too.
If your set doesn’t come with a storage container, check out this sweet woven one to keep all those pieces tidy. I’m also loving this Kate Spade strawberry lunch tote and this adorable house shaped basket with a strap as storage options.
This birdie dessert tower from Tender Leaf Toys would add such charm to any tea party! And if you’re looking for something more frugal, check out this dessert tower, or these wooden velcro cupcakes.
If you’re feeling crafty, pick up a package of wooden circles from Hobby Lobby. Use their weekly 40% off coupon and score some DIY cookies for less than $3! Draw little dots on for chocolate chip cookies, or add paper frosting (tutorial found here). Other fun DIYs to try include wooden lemon rounds and wooden tea bags.
And last but not least are these delectable felt petite fours. So well made! Another great Etsy find.
Well, that’s the round up! Anyone else wanting to start their own mini tea set collection? I hope you and your kiddos love playing with your toy tea set, whichever one(s) you choose.
Cheers to many tea party memories!
