Twinings History of Tea Mug No.5 1940, a generous over sized porcelain mug with the first illustration from the Twinings History of Tea edition by young artist Fanny Shorter The history behind this tea mug design; In England in 1940, during World War II, tea was rationed to 2oz per person per week. Tea would be rationed for the next 12 years. 8.5cm tall x 8.5cm wide