Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden enjoyed tea together at 10 Downing Street today, on the eve of a crunch NATO summit in Lithuania. The American president was snapped drinking his hot beverage out of a personalised 10 Downing Street mug alongside the British prime minister in the latter’s garden.  Although the house may look small, the garden (which is shared with number 11 next door) boasts a respectable half acre of space.  And the L-shaped back yard provided a welcoming space for the two politicians, whose relationship was described by ‘rock solid’ by Biden, who joked about how much the two have seen each other recently, quipping: ‘It’s good to be back.

We’ve only been meeting once a month.’ Alongside the quirky, decorative mugs, there were several other careful touches in the garden, including native wildflowers and a £72 calico jug used as a vase. President Joe Biden enjoyed a mug of tea in the garden of 10 Downing Street today with British PM Rishi Sunak The mugs used by the politicians (pictured) were created by Emma Bridgewater several years ago and are personalised designs  1. Personalised mugs from Emma Bridgewater In classic British style, Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak enjoyed a cuppa together as they held their garden meeting.

However, in place of dainty cups and saucers, the two men drank their hot beverages out of mugs. And they weren’t just any old run-of-the-mill drinking vessels – these mugs were perfectly chosen for the occasion. The black and white mugs are Emma Bridgewater personalised designs, the brand confirmed to FEMAIL. The ½ pint drinking vessels were made by hand in the company’s factory in Stoke-On-Trent, as part of a special collection made for 10 Downing Street a number of years ago.  Boasting a black and white design, and the words ’10 Downing Street’, Lục bình gỗ de bàn thờ they were designed as gifts for visiting foreign dignitaries being hosted by the Prime Minister.  A spokesperson for the brand told FEMAIL they are ‘pleased they are still being used today’. The brand’s designs are a favourite among politicians – in 2016, then PM Theresa May gifted mugs from Emma Bridgewater to members of the cabinet, and MPs including Rishi Sunak and Philip Hammond have previously been snapped drinking out of personalised cups.

2. £72 Blue Calico Large Tankard Jug from Burleigh Another touch that can be seen in the snaps from today’s garden meeting is this blue calico jug, holding a small bunch of flowers Another design touch seen in the Downing Street garden is a small blue vase holding flowers. The item appears to be the Blue Calico Large Tankard Jug from Burleigh, which retails for £72. In a quaint touch, Giá lục bình gỗ mít the jug holds what appears to be a carefully crafted bunch of flowers. The dainty, multi-coloured bouquet boasts roses, thistles, Lục bình gỗ de bàn thờ and peonies among other country garden flowers.

3. & 4. Rattan chair and table During their meeting, Biden and Sunak both sat on matching rattan armchair-style seats.