Coalport porcelain, ware from the porcelain factory in Shropshire, England, founded by John Rose in 1795.

Why is tea served in bone china?

Speaking at the Cheltenham Science Festival (must keep), Mr Hill said: When tea was first imported to the UK in the 18th Century lots of people couldnt afford the fine bone china services. The cups available couldnt withstand the heat of the boiling water and would shatter, so milk was added first.