Teapot cosy

MoJo

superscotsman wrote:

If you don't have a tea cosy you can pour the tea into a vacuum flask.

You can improvise a tea cosy with an old woollen scarf or a Russian hat.

I just came back to suggest a flask You can also get insulated teapots.

MrsB_2

Inspired by your mentioning of tea cosies (it was only cos you asked I remembered I had one), I grabbed my feather duster and went tea cosie fishing! It had been put on the top of the dishwasher and was firmly wedged between said dw and the bottom of the worksurface, and had, of course, wriggled its way right to the back :rolleyes: . Anyways, 30 seconds later one tea cosie rescued and ready for a quick wash before being reintroduced to active duties.

Thanks!!

Ken68

Hi Jola.....I made one from left over metalised bubble wrap, the sort used in insulation, cut to shape and glued. The only problem in got too hot, had to put some holes in the top.Looks a bit like a spaceship but does the job.

emr_2

i endorse the teacosy idea, also taking out the tea/teabag. i too got a fine teacosy in the charity shop. it does such a good job that the handle of the teapot is often a bit too hot to lift! if stuck, teacosies in the pound shop. for £1.

tallulah_beaulah

I've been thinking about making a tea cosy too, wondered if it would be more cost effective to keep one pot warm rather than make endless individual cups.

Anyway, thought about lining the tea cosy with some pieces cut from one of those reflective ironing board covers, or anything else reflective that would keep in the heat... could be interesting experiment. :rolleyes:

superscotsman

Just an aside on tea cosies. A number of years ago I was talking to a stallholder at the local flea market. He was wearing a Russian type hat out of brown fur (probably fake fur) which looked like the hat William Hartnell used to wear when he was Dr Who. It was in fact a tea cosy. He had a lot of six on his bric a brac stall. It started to sleet, so he put one of these tea cosies on his head. He quickly sold three of them.

jcr16

i can't stand having a second cup of tea from pot. i have a gorgeous tea cosy. the only reason i won't have a second cup is because tea gets too strong. but what a fab idea to take tea bag out. i will def try this. as i get through about 40-60 tea bags a week.i love my tea , but i seem to spend all day making fresh pots. so as of tomoz morning i will be trying this out for sure. thanks guys