If you enjoy picnics, yet you find you cannot do without your cup of tea, you may have already discovered the best type of tea cup to take with you. If not, here are a few suggestions. One great idea is a small plastic tea cup with a plastic saucer. These look just like the regular ceramic tea cups–they hold as much tea, but they do not break. If you decide to buy plastic tea cups the main thing is to make sure that the plastic is high grade and able to withstand higher temperatures. Though some people are not fond of stainless steel cups and mugs, they are actually extremely practical to take with you when eating outdoors also. The plus with metal cups is that they do not scratch easily and they are usually more sturdy and long lasting than many plastic cups. You can also find some great looking hard plastic, transparent cups that almost look like they are made from glass–these are also quite good to use when eating outdoors.