Caring for your linen tea towels is straightforward - follow these simple steps to maintain their softness and keep them looking great wash after wash.

Machine wash at max 40°C. Always wash linen tea towels on a cool, gentle cycle. Hot water breaks down linen fibres over time, leaving them stiff and scratchy rather than soft and absorbent.

Do not bleach. Avoid bleach and harsh detergents entirely - they weaken linen fibres and cause yellowing. Stick to a mild, pH-neutral detergent, and add half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle as a natural softener.

Tumble dry on low. Remove your linen tea towels while still slightly damp to prevent stiffness. Prefer air drying? Hang away from direct sunlight, then give them a quick 5-minute tumble on low to restore that soft finish.

Iron on a low setting. Iron while still slightly damp for the best results - the moisture helps relax the fibres and smooth out creases effortlessly.

Do not dry clean. Linen tea towels are easy to care for at home - no dry cleaning needed.

Treat them well and your linen tea towels will reward you with years of use, getting softer and more absorbent with every wash.

Look for 100% pure linen - pure linen tea towels are significantly stronger, more absorbent and longer-lasting than cotton or linen blend alternatives.

Yes - every Amuse La Bouche linen tea towel features delicate hand-finished embroidery, crafted by skilled artisans in India in small batches.

Choose the right frame. A simple clip frame or floating frame works best - it lets the fabric breathe and shows off the embroidery or print without overpowering it. Aim for a frame roughly the same size as your tea towel or slightly larger for a relaxed, unfussy look.

Iron first. Press your linen tea towel lightly while damp before framing to smooth out any creases and let the design sit flat and neat behind the glass.

Go frameless. For a more relaxed, rustic look hang your tea towel directly from a wooden dowel or a slim brass rod using small clips or loops. This works especially well for hand-embroidered linen tea towels where you want the texture and craft to take centre stage.

The beauty of decorating with linen tea towels is that they're as practical as they are beautiful - switch them out seasonally or whenever you fancy a fresh look.

Tea towels make versatile and sustainable gifts. They can be used as everyday kitchen textiles, styled as framed textile wall art, or wrapped around gifts such as wine bottles or flowers as a reusable gift wrap alternative.

Dust regularly. A soft dry cloth or a gentle sweep with a feather duster is all you need to keep a framed linen tea towel looking fresh. Do this every couple of weeks to prevent dust settling into the fabric.

Clean the glass gently. Wipe the frame glass with a slightly damp cloth and dry immediately - avoid spraying glass cleaner directly onto the frame as moisture can seep through and mark the linen.

Keep away from steam and grease. Avoid hanging framed linen tea towels directly above the hob or sink where steam, condensation and cooking grease can penetrate the frame and discolour the fabric over time.

Remove and wash when needed. One of the great things about framed tea towels is that you can simply take them out of the frame and machine wash at max 40°C when they need a deeper clean. Re-iron while slightly damp before returning to the frame.

Our Lobster Linen Tea Towel has been a customer favourite from the very beginning - and it's not hard to see why.

Bold, playful and utterly unique, it's the kind of piece that makes people stop and smile. Whether it's hanging in your kitchen or gifted to someone who loves to cook, it never fails to turn heads.