Ostfriesisches Teemuseum, Tea museum in Norden, Germany.
Description
The Ostfriesisches Teemuseum occupies a historic building dating to the 1540s and displays tea artifacts alongside porcelain collections from multiple countries. The three floors showcase objects that record the international story of this beverage and local craftsmanship traditions.
History
The building once served as Norden's town hall and now houses displays spanning over a thousand years of tea history. Its conversion into a collection space shows how a significant civic structure was given a new cultural purpose.
Culture
The museum displays tea customs from different cultures, focusing on East Frisian tea traditions and their role in the region's daily life. Tea here represents more than just a beverage; it reflects social identity and hospitality.
Practical
Visitors should come on Wednesdays and Saturdays when tea ceremonies take place, and can join guided tours daily at 1 PM and 3 PM. The museum is easily reached on foot from the city center and offers a relaxed setting for exploring the displays.
Did you know?
The museum holds a rare collection of lithophanes, translucent porcelain pieces that reveal fine images when held to light. Among them are porcelain items recovered from sunken ships, each bearing traces of old trade routes.
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