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A glass cup of steaming tea rests on a wooden windowsill next to a rain-streaked window at night.

About this photo

Moody low night light illuminates a clear glass teacup with curling steam, set against a raindrop-covered window. This cozy atmospheric shot works perfectly for cozy lifestyle blogs, weather themed content, and relaxation marketing materials.

Prompt: “dark moody photograph of a cup of tea steaming on a windowsill with rain streaks and night outside” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, atmospheric, perfectly matches the brief with natural lighting and no visible flaws, only very minor softness on the distant out of focus outdoor background.

Also searched as: steaming tea windowsill · rainy window tea · cozy rainy night · dark moody tea photo

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this steaming tea on rainy windowsill photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Steaming Tea On Rainy Windowsill” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/steaming-tea-on-rainy-windowsill-779411a1) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “dark moody photograph of a cup of tea steaming on a windowsill with rain streaks and night outside” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more food & drink images like this?
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