Bygone Beautys

Bygone Beautys Bygone Beautys is home to the world's largest private collection of teawares. The collection spans five centuries and includes more than 11,000 teapots.
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Bygones' tearooms offers tea time treats and lunches. Bookings for the tearooms call 1800 663 619 Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms is nestled in the village of Leura within the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The Treasured Teapot Museum offers visitors a truly memorable experience – so don’t forget your camera! The Museum Admission of $5.50 per person is redeemed with

an equivalent purchase in the tearooms or retail area. The ultimate indulgent experience is to enjoy the famous silver-service Traditional High Tea or the ever-popular Devonshire Tea in the Bygone Beautys Tearooms. Visitors can purchase estate jewellery (gold, silver and diamonds), antiques, collectables and contemporary quality gifts - all scattered throughout the emporium. On most days you may catch the proprietor, Maurice Cooper OAM, (better known as The Teapot Man or Mr Teapot) serving customers at the front desk. Maurice will be easily recognisable wearing a bow tie, and will probably be in the midst of selling a diamond ring to a customer. Maurice and some of the staff are themsleves great examples of Bygone Beautys! Between February 2014 and August 2015, Bygone Beautys undertook major extensions and renovations including a new museum space featuring more than 5,500 teapots (some debuting publically for the first time), function room, formal tearoom and retail area specialising in all things tea-related. The revamp has been steeped to perfection and is now ready to savour.

🌿 Hello July! 🌿A brand new month is the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy life's simple pleasures.If you're looking ...
30/06/2026

🌿 Hello July! 🌿
A brand new month is the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy life's simple pleasures.
If you're looking for somewhere special to visit this July, here are 5 reasons to call into Bygone Beautys...
🫖 1. Explore over 12,000 teapots in Australia's largest private teapot collection.
☕ 2. Treat yourself to a delicious morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea, with our famous Devonshire scones, tempting homemade cakes and light meals.
🍃 3. Choose from our extensive range of premium loose-leaf teas, expertly prepared and served by our dedicated staff.
🎁 4. Browse our unique gift shop, filled with teapots, tea accessories, vintage treasures, puzzles, books and gifts you won't find just anywhere.
❄️ 5. Escape the winter chill and relax in the warmth of our historic tearooms, where every visit is a chance to slow down, reconnect and make special memories.
Whether you're visiting the Blue Mountains or you're one of our wonderful locals, we'd love to welcome you this July.
📍 Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms, Leura
Who's ready to make their first tea stop of July? 🍰🫖

🍃 Tea Trivia 🍃Tea is such an everyday staple in our lives that it's hard to imagine a time when it wasn't enjoyed aroun...
29/06/2026

🍃 Tea Trivia 🍃
Tea is such an everyday staple in our lives that it's hard to imagine a time when it wasn't enjoyed around the world.
From its beginnings in ancient China thousands of years ago, tea gradually travelled across continents, bringing people together and becoming a treasured tradition in homes, cafés and tearooms everywhere. Today, billions of cups are enjoyed every single day, making tea one of the world's most loved beverages.
Our latest Tea Trivia explores the fascinating journey of tea and how it spread around the globe.
And if all this talk of tea has you reaching for the kettle, why not enjoy a special pot with us at Bygone Beautys? Choose from our extensive selection of premium teas, relax amongst the world's largest private teapot collection, and discover why tea has been bringing people together for centuries.
☕ Which tea is your favourite—traditional English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, or Russian Caravan for something a little different?

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29/06/2026

Help us grow our Bygone Beautys family and become our 3,000th follower.
Follow, Like or Share our posts.

🫖 Teapot (or Coffee Pot!) of the Week 🫖A Remarkable Set of Four Dallah Coffee PotsWhile they may not be teapots in the t...
28/06/2026

🫖 Teapot (or Coffee Pot!) of the Week 🫖
A Remarkable Set of Four Dallah Coffee Pots
While they may not be teapots in the traditional sense, this week's featured treasures are among the most historically significant vessels in the Bygone Beautys collection.
These magnificent Dallah coffee pots are a matching set of four, each one beautifully hand-engraved and rich in history. Even more remarkable is their provenance—they were presented as a gift to Lord Willingdon, who served as Governor-General of Canada and later Viceroy of India, making them a fascinating link to both Middle Eastern tradition and world history.
The Dallah is the traditional Arabic coffee pot, instantly recognisable by its elegant curved handle, tall finial and distinctive long, beak-like spout. Crafted from metal, it was designed especially for preparing and serving Arabic coffee. More than simply a vessel, the Dallah has long been a symbol of hospitality, generosity and respect throughout the Middle East. Serving coffee from a Dallah is a cherished custom, traditionally reserved for honoured guests, celebrations and important gatherings.
It is believed that Dallah coffee pots first appeared in Baghdad, Iraq, during the 1500s, when coffee drinking was becoming increasingly popular. Over the centuries, countless variations evolved, but this beautiful set remains identical in shape, decoration and engraving—an exceptional example of craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
These coffee pots remind us that, no matter where we are in the world, sharing a warm drink has always been about bringing people together.
If you're visiting Bygone Beautys this week, be sure to take a closer look at this extraordinary set. Their history, beauty and craftsmanship make them one of the many hidden treasures waiting to be discovered in our museum.
Have you ever seen a traditional Dallah before? We'd love to hear in the comments!

🌸 This Week's Visitors to Bygone Beautys 🌸It was our pleasure to welcome Glenys Gould and Margaret Gough to Bygone Beaut...
27/06/2026

🌸 This Week's Visitors to Bygone Beautys 🌸
It was our pleasure to welcome Glenys Gould and Margaret Gough to Bygone Beautys this week for a well-deserved catch-up over a delicious treat.
There's something special about slowing down, sharing stories with a friend, and enjoying freshly baked Devonshire scones with jam and cream, accompanied by a warming cup of coffee or tea. Moments like these are what Bygone Beautys is all about.
Thank you, Glenys and Margaret, for visiting us. We hope you enjoyed your time in the tearooms, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Who will you be bringing along for a cosy catch-up at Bygone Beautys?
💙 Open daily from 10am
📍 Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms, Leura

Spending the weekend in the mountains. Be sure to call in on Sunday to warm yourself and treat yourself to some of Bygon...
27/06/2026

Spending the weekend in the mountains. Be sure to call in on Sunday to warm yourself and treat yourself to some of Bygone Beautys deliciousness - be it lunch, Devonshire tea or a look around the tearooms. There's no better way to while away some time on a drizzly winter's day!

Bygone Beautys is so much more than just the tearooms. Come and experience shopping for a vintage find that loved ones w...
27/06/2026

Bygone Beautys is so much more than just the tearooms. Come and experience shopping for a vintage find that loved ones will cherish for generations. Then tour the museum and stop for a cuppa. What a great way to spend a Saturday!

If you had to choose just one, which winter warmer would be your pick?🅰️ Soup🅱️ Pot PieTell us your favourite in the com...
24/06/2026

If you had to choose just one, which winter warmer would be your pick?
🅰️ Soup
🅱️ Pot Pie
Tell us your favourite in the comments below! ⬇️
Whether you're Team Soup or Team Pot Pie, you'll find plenty of delicious winter comfort foods to enjoy at Bygone Beautys this season, along with your favourite pot of tea, coffee and sweet treats.

Feeling a little weighed down by the mid-week blahs? ☕✨Why not treat yourself to a relaxing visit to Bygone Beautys and ...
23/06/2026

Feeling a little weighed down by the mid-week blahs? ☕✨
Why not treat yourself to a relaxing visit to Bygone Beautys and turn your day around?
Take a seat in our charming tearooms and enjoy a pot of fine tea, a freshly brewed coffee, or one of our delicious homemade treats. Whether you're catching up with friends or simply taking a well-earned break, there's nothing quite like a special tea-time moment to lift the spirits.
And before you head home, don't forget to browse our wonderful selection of take-home teas. With so many delightful blends to choose from, you can make every cuppa feel a little more special and bring a touch of Bygone Beautys home with you.
We look forward to welcoming you soon! 💕🍰🫖

It's Tuesday and must be time for TEA TRIVIA
22/06/2026

It's Tuesday and must be time for TEA TRIVIA

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20-22 Grose Street
Leura, NSW
2780

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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