Tea towels are absorbent towels made from soft and lint free linen. Tea towels originated in 18th century England when the lady of the household would use it to dry fine china and delicate tea sets. It would also be used to wrap around the tea pot to insulate it and prevent inelegant drips. Today, one might find many uses for a tea towel too:
To wipe dry clean dishes
Laid out to place clean, wet dishes to dry
To cover and keep baked goods e.g. muffins, scones etc warm
To dry and store salad greens
Decorate the table
To line your serving tray
Fold it to use as an effective hot pad
Dampened and placed under chopping board to prevent slips
Use it as a hand towel
As a beautiful gift!
Product specifications
Made from 100% cotton
Comes with a large hanging loop
Dimensions: Length 76cm; Width 48cm
Product care
Machine washable
How is this product sustainable?
Replace the use of cloths made of synthetic fibres e.g. nylon, polyester that are not biodegradable and end up in landfill
