Teacup and Saucer CharmTea cup and saucer charm. The quintessentially British beverage, tea has been enjoyed for over 350 years in Europe but, in China, has been consumed for many centuries and was established as the country's national drink during the Tang dynasty. The focal point of the sophisticated tea party, beautiful tea sets were highly prized by the late 19th and 20th Century gentry and antique tea cups are highly collectable these days. Sterling silver teacup and