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Tea Cup Tattoos - Meaning and 30+ Ideas for Inspiration

Is there anything better than an afternoon spent in the company of a book and a good cup of tea? For those who love tea (like me) there is certainly nothing that can beat a good hot tea at the right time of the day and just as there are tattoos dedicated to coffee, there are just as many tea cup tattoos.

Tea is actually one of the most popular drinks in the world, so much so that it has helped create roads specially designed for its trade to all corners of the planet. In the fifteenth century, tea came from Asia to Europe and (almost) immediately became a hit. Indeed, tea became so popular among upper-class women that everyone felt obligated to offer it at any social event, even if the guest was confused about how to serve it!

But what does the cup of tea tattoo mean? As with coffee, tea also has a real crowd of enthusiasts living tea time like a real daily meeting, with its magical rituals and aromas. A tea cup tattoo therefore, it can symbolize love for this ancient drink.

Many people choose a tea or cup of tea tattoo to honor a parent, grandparent, or relative who loved and drank tea. If so, a scroll with your loved one’s name can further reinforce the idea.

Another very nice aspect tea cup tattoos, is that usually this porcelain is exquisitely decorated with flowers, curls and other precious ornaments.

Finally, one cannot talk about tea without mentioning the country with the most tea lovers world: England. A tea tattooA teapot or cup of tea can be a fun and original way to talk about your English origins or love for England.