Tea SpoonsTea spoons, also written as teaspoons, are small spoons used to stir tea and coffee and to add sugar. They also suit yoghurt, desserts and small servings at the table.What Tea Spoons Are Used ForTea spoons are the smallest spoons in a normal set of cutlery. They have a short handle and a small bowl, so they fit easily into a cup or mug. Stirring milk and sugar into a cup of tea Stirring coffee, hot chocolate or instant drinks Eating yoghurt, ice cream or a small dessert Stirring jam or honey into porridge Adding sugar from a bowl or sugar pot Tea Spoons for Home and VisitorsA pack of tea spoons is useful when you have guests or a busy kitchen. Tea spoons tend to go missing or get left in cups, so a spare pack helps keep your drawer stocked. They also work well for a tea tray, a coffee station or a packed lunch bag.Tea Spoon or Dessert Spoon?A tea spoon is smaller than a dessert spoon, which is smaller again than a tablespoon. Use the tea spoon for hot drinks and small bites. Use a dessert spoon for cereal, puddings and larger mouthfuls.Tea spoons can also be handy for scooping small amounts of spices or sugar while you cook. For baking, a proper measuring spoon is more accurate.Tea Spoons FAQCan I use a tea spoon to measure ingredients?You can for rough amounts, but a measuring spoon is better for baking. A recipe teaspoon means 5ml, and cutlery tea spoons can vary a little in size.What is the difference between a tea spoon and a dessert spoon?A dessert spoon is larger and holds more. Tea spoons are made for stirring drinks and small portions, while dessert spoons suit puddings and cereal.Add this pack of tea spoons to your basket to keep your tea and coffee mugs ready for the next brew.
