Okay, so, today I wanted to try something a bit different with my tea setup. I love having tea, but I hate it when it gets cold too quickly. I had this idea to use a tealight candle to keep my teapot warm. Sounds simple enough, right?
First, I grabbed a big tealight candle I had lying around. I usually use these for making the room smell nice with essential oils—yeah, I just drop a few drops of oil onto the melted wax, and it works like a charm. Anyway, I also needed a small metal stand, the kind that can hold the candle underneath and the teapot on top. Luckily, I found one in my kitchen cabinet.
I placed the tealight candle in the center of the stand. Then, I lit the candle. It took a couple of tries to get it going, but once it was lit, it looked pretty cozy. I made sure to let the candle burn for a bit to get a small pool of melted wax going. I think it helps distribute the heat better.
Next, I brewed my tea. I’m a big fan of green tea, so that’s what I went with. I preheated the teapot by pouring some hot water in, swirling it around, and then discarding it. I guess it helps to keep the tea warm for longer. Once the tea was ready, I poured it into the teapot.
Now came the real test. I placed the teapot on top of the metal stand, right above the burning tealight candle. The setup looked pretty neat, if I do say so myself. I was a bit worried about whether the heat would be enough, but I decided to give it a shot.
- First hour: The tea stayed nice and hot. I was pretty impressed. I took a sip every now and then, and it was just the right temperature.
- Second hour: Still going strong. The candle was burning steadily, and the tea was still hot. I added a few drops of essential oil to the candle, just to make the room smell nice—lavender this time.
- Third hour: The tea was starting to cool down a bit, but it was still warm enough to enjoy. I was actually surprised at how long the tealight candle lasted. I read somewhere that they burn for about three to four hours.
By the time the fourth hour rolled around, the candle was nearing its end, and so was my tea. But honestly, it worked better than I expected. The tea stayed warm for a good amount of time, and I didn’t have to keep reheating it. Plus, the whole setup with the candle added a nice, relaxing vibe to my tea time.
Conclusion of the Day
Overall, I’d say using a big tealight candle as a teapot warmer is a pretty solid idea. It’s simple, it looks nice, and it actually works. I might try this again with different types of tea and maybe even experiment with different essential oils. It’s a fun and easy way to enjoy a long, relaxing tea session without the tea getting cold. Give it a try if you’re a tea lover like me!
