Translation guide
A collection of items used for preparing and serving tea, typically including a teapot, cups, and sometimes a tray or other accessories.
A set of matching teaware for serving tea, often Western-style.
The most common and direct loanword for a Western-style tea set, including teapot, cups, saucers, etc.
My mother bought a new tea set.
Literally 'tea utensil set', used for both Western and Japanese tea sets, but slightly more formal or descriptive.
This tea set is perfect for a wedding gift.
A set of utensils used in the Japanese tea ceremony (sadō/chadō).
Refers specifically to the utensils used in the Japanese tea ceremony, such as tea bowl, whisk, scoop, etc.
It's difficult to assemble a complete set of tea ceremony utensils.
Another term for tea ceremony utensils, emphasizing the 'hot water for tea' aspect. Slightly more traditional.
A compact set for making tea on the go, often including a small pot and cups in a case.
A toy tea set for children to play pretend tea parties.
Simply 'toy tea set'. Clear and common.
My daughter loves playing with her toy tea set.
Specifically a tea set for playing house (ままごと).
I gave a play tea set as a present.
Collecting tea ceremony utensils is my hobby.