A tea set is a set of cups, saucers, and plates, with a milk jug, sugar bowl, and teapot.
tea set in American English
or tea service
a set, as of china or silver, for serving tea (and often coffee) including a teapot (and often a coffeepot), creamer, sugar bowl, and, usually, a tray: other pieces and a set of matching cups, saucers, and plates may be included
Examples of 'tea set' in a sentence
tea set
There were tales about Teresa's extraordinary alien family, about her numerous dolls, and about her genuine willow pattern tea set.