My Little Teapot Warmer Adventure
So, I figured I’d share something simple I’ve been using lately. You know how it is, you make a nice pot of tea, thinking you’ll relax and enjoy it, but life happens. You get distracted, take a call, whatever, and next thing you know, your lovely hot tea is lukewarm. Happened to me all the time.
I was browsing in Myer a little while back, just looking around really. Wasn’t planning on buying much. Then I stumbled upon the kitchenware section and saw these teapot warmers. I’d seen them before, of course, but never really thought about getting one. This time though, thinking about my sad, cold tea, I stopped to have a proper look.
There were a few different types. Some fancy ceramic ones, some glass, but I just wanted something basic that worked. I ended up picking a straightforward stainless steel one. It’s basically just a round, flat base with some holes in the side for air and a little indent in the middle to hold a tealight candle. No frills, looked sturdy enough.
Getting Started
Took it home, dug out some tealight candles I had lying around (always seem to have those!). The next morning, I made my usual pot of English Breakfast tea. Placed the warmer on the table, popped an unlit tealight inside it. Poured the hot water into my teapot, let it steep.
Then came the moment of truth:
- Lit the tealight candle.
- Carefully placed the lit candle into the holder in the warmer base.
- Put my full teapot right on top of the warmer.
Did it Work?
Yeah, it did! It doesn’t keep the tea piping hot like it’s freshly boiled, don’t expect miracles. But it does a really good job of keeping it at a pleasant, warm drinking temperature. I could actually sip my tea slowly over an hour or so without it getting cold and nasty. The little tealight provides just enough gentle heat.
Been using it pretty regularly since then, especially on weekends when I make a bigger pot. It fits my main ceramic teapot perfectly. Cleaning is easy, just wipe down the steel if any tea drips on it (which hasn’t really happened). The tealight usually lasts a good few hours, definitely long enough for a pot of tea.
Only things to remember: the metal warmer itself does get warm, so handle it carefully after the candle’s been going. And obviously, don’t leave a burning candle unattended. Common sense stuff.
Overall, it was a simple, cheap little purchase from Myer but one I’m actually really happy with. No more rushing my tea or drinking it cold. Just a nice, steadily warm cuppa. Sometimes it’s the small things, right?
