Inspired by the 1990s, their name was derived from theteacosydesigned to keep a pot warm.
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A teapot andteacosymay be used, if time permits, or tea may be steeped directly in the kettle off the heat.
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Ateacosyis often used to keep the temperature of the tea in a teapot constant.
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A specialteacosyis the so-called tea lugger, which enables the hot teapot to be carried around easily.
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If this is the case, theteacosyis replaced after everyone has been served.
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And so, theteacosycame about.
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Some tea cosies are hand-knitted, resembling woollen hats, some even feature a bobble on top, which may also serve as a handle to remove or lift theteacosy.
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We are all concerned about wasting energy and talk about putting tea cosies on our houses to keep them warm.
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It suggests that the rest of us can go to warm, well-heated bedrooms, but it is good enough for them to go to bed with tea cosies on their heads.
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