Perfect for:

• 3-4 yrs: Tiny hands practise pouring, stirring and balancing saucers - strengthening fine motor control and grip shift.
• 4-5 yrs: Hosting “tea” for teddies grows language, turn-taking and social-emotional smarts.
• 5-6 yrs: Café-style role play sparks storytelling, early maths (counting cups) and planning skills.

“Mum, fancy a cuppa?” This charming wooden Birdie Tea Set transforms the lounge into a cosy café, giving little baristas free rein to clink, pour and serve without a drop on the carpet. A solid wood teapot with friendly bird decal, two petite cups and saucers, milk jug, teaspoons, a fabric tea bag and a pastel cupcake all perch on the blossom-print tray ready for the morning rush. The smooth beechwood pieces feel satisfyingly weighty, and the gentle blush, mint and natural timber palette slips beautifully onto any Montessori shelf.

Beyond the adorable photo ops, each pretend brew session strengthens wrist rotation, pincer grip and bilateral co-ordination while expanding vocabulary through “one sugar, please” negotiations. Children refine social cues, practise patience while waiting their turn, and explore early maths as they share out teaspoons or count cups for guests.

Open-ended and screen-free, the set is small-world play that grows with them - from solitary pouring practice to elaborate high-tea storytelling. And yes, you might finally sip your real tea before it goes stone-cold.

Key features

• Encourages imaginative role play and social interaction
• Builds fine motor strength through pouring, spooning and balancing
• Supports language development and storytelling
• Introduces early maths as children count, share and serve
• Crafted from sustainable wood with a durable child-safe finish

Tender Leaf Toys are hand-crafted in Indonesia from SVLK-certified reclaimed rubberwood, finished with non-toxic, water-based paints, then certified to EN 71, ASTM and AS/NZS standards. For every tree they up-cycle, the brand plants another, letting you delight your little one today and nurture a greener tomorrow.

Dimensions: Tray 24 cm Ø x 10.5 cm H (approx.) - Set weight 0.54 kg

Safety: Not for children under 3 years old. Small parts may be a choking hazard. Use with adult supervision.

Shipping: This product is shipped direct to you from our NZ-based supplier. Expected shipping time is 3-5 business days.