The nation's best-loved tea, Tetley, is adding two Wade branded commemorative pieces to its collectables range to celebrate the 50th year since the brand introduced the tea bag to Britain.

Tetley and Wade Ceramics have a long working relationship and have created fantastic collectables based on the much loved Tea Folk characters, since 1988.

The latest additions to the collection include a special Sydney money box and a teapot wall clock.

Standing at seven inches tall the Sydney moneybox has the ever-popular character holding a commemorative tea bag that has "Celebrating 50 years of the tea bag" printed in gold and is priced at £34.99.

At seven inches tall and nine and a half inches wide, the classic white teapot wall clock with black numerals and gold print is set to be a very popular timepiece at just £29.99.

An initial run of just 500 of each of these exclusive new collectables is planned.

Marketing manager for Tetley in GB and Ireland, Andrew Dobson commented: "We're delighted to celebrate this occasion as just one of a long line of firsts from Tetley. Not only were we the first tea manufacturer to introduce the tea bag to Britain but we were also behind the launch of both round and drawstring varieties.

"The collectables designed and produced are a fun yet long-lasting way of marking this special year."

To request an application form simply call 0800 387 227 for the Tetley Shop.

For further information on collectables available from Wade Ceramics please call 01782 255 255.