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Post by housesparrow on Feb 7, 2012 7:10:07 GMT
Where is yours? Gathering dust with the junk in the garage or in pride of place on the kitchen dresser?
According to Radio 4 this morning, Alexander McCall Smith is trying to revive the flagging popularity of the teapot in Britain.
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Post by Weyland on Feb 7, 2012 9:03:16 GMT
Where is yours? Gathering dust with the junk in the garage or in pride of place on the kitchen dresser? According to Radio 4 this morning, Alexander McCall Smith is trying to revive the flagging popularity of the teapot in Britain. I have two in daily use: one in the kitchen; one in this office. Couldn't live without a teapot. Don't have any dressers. (Apart from my valet, Quatermass, of course.) Make that three -- one in the caravan. |
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Post by aubrey on Feb 7, 2012 10:06:24 GMT
I got one for my mother for Xmas, and she uses it.
We sometimes use one here, when both or more of us happen to want a cup at the same time. When I am free to drink copious amounts of tea again, I think I will use the teapot a lot.
A electric tea pot might be an idea: one that holds its temperature but does not actually heat its contents, just slows the cooling rate.
Or, maybe a cup that holds its temperature. The sides of of it could be hollow, and something put in there - what? I kind of envisage it being a cup that you'd put in the microwave before use.
I used to wait until my tea was lukewarm before drinking it; now I like it hot, but is has usually cooled considerably before I've finished (or, as Orwell says, cold before you've properly got started).
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Post by housesparrow on Feb 7, 2012 12:02:56 GMT
I can't see the point of teapots if you are using bags. Leaf tea yes, obviously; I have a tea cosy to keep the pot warm and it seems to work, but only for the first cup - which again rather defeats the object of using a teapot..
I think it was this board that recommended a "brown betty" and I bought one after I lost the lid of my other teapot, which I threw away. Before finding the lid again, of course.
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Post by Weyland on Feb 7, 2012 12:11:22 GMT
I can't see the point of teapots if you are using bags. Leaf tea yes, obviously; I have a tea cosy to keep the pot warm and it seems to work, but only for the first cup - which again rather defeats the object of using a teapot.. I think it was this board that recommended a "brown betty" and I bought one after I lost the lid of my other teapot, which I threw away. Before finding the lid again, of course. I don't think it tastes right if made in a cup, partly because it forces you to put the milk in last. And I always want more than one cup. My cosies seem to work well enough. Mind you, I've seen people pouring hot water onto a teabag sitting in milk. They should be transported to somewhere where there is no tea worthy of the name, such as the USA. |
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Post by chris & the giant peach on Feb 7, 2012 12:52:30 GMT
I'm always 'mother'....Weyland is right of course...milk last...always. There is a friend of my mother's who is a right pain in the proverbials when I ask if she wants a cuppa when I'm there. 'a smidgeon of milk...water two minutes sat...a dash of sugar...' so I'm waiting two minutes after the kettles boiled before I pour...never quite sure I've correctly measured the 'dash' of sugar...or the 'smidgeon of milk'. She's called 'Jean' (no offence to the stub Jean) and is obsessed with death. I missed one boat, my Mother said that her other friend Beryl (now deceased) was obsessed with sex. I could have been in there!  |
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Post by everso on Feb 8, 2012 2:00:43 GMT
I can't see the point of teapots if you are using bags. Leaf tea yes, obviously; I have a tea cosy to keep the pot warm and it seems to work, but only for the first cup - which again rather defeats the object of using a teapot.. I think it was this board that recommended a "brown betty" and I bought one after I lost the lid of my other teapot, which I threw away. Before finding the lid again, of course. I don't think it tastes right if made in a cup, partly because it forces you to put the milk in last. And I always want more than one cup. My cosies seem to work well enough. Mind you, I've seen people pouring hot water onto a teabag sitting in milk. They should be transported to somewhere where there is no tea worthy of the name, such as the USA.For once I am in complete agreement with you (on the subject of tea, that is). I abhor people who put milk and the teabag in first. Boiling water straight on to tea (whether in the bag or not) is what brews it correctly, if the milk is in there already, the temperature of the water will immediately be cooled to below boiling point, so it won't brew properly. I'll go one stage further and say that they should, frankly, be shot. |
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Post by Weyland on Feb 8, 2012 8:23:47 GMT
For once I am in complete agreement with you   |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 11, 2012 23:28:24 GMT
Bought a new one just the other week. Though I love my old one to bits - it's a stainless steel small chap, the same as one I used to own and belonged to the family - that got nicked. However, my Nan had the same one which I asked to inherit. Poor thing dribbles relentlessly, so I thought for the sake of the worktop I'd put it into semi retirement. So, on a trip to "Dunelm Mill" I espied this:  It's a Sabichi - and   It's "Double Walled" for extra warmth! Enjoy the perfect cup of tea with our range of classic Teapots from Sabichi tablewares. This 1200ml teapot with a stainless steel finish and double walled design, this tea pot keeps more heat in, ensuring your tea stays warm for longer. A nice design touch from our Sabichi homemakers. It was the princely sum of £15.99. I had it a week and the knob dropped off.  It appeared to be held on with three small spots of weld. A bit crap really. What's more! I took the opportunity to walk the 40 minute walk to Dunelm Mill in a pair of new shoes!!  "Just run these in" I said. I could hardly walk the next day! I'll take it back soon, sometime.  |
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Post by aubrey on Feb 12, 2012 11:12:09 GMT
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Post by Weyland on Feb 12, 2012 11:31:01 GMT
I had it a week and the knob dropped off. It appeared to be held on with three small spots of weld. A bit crap really. Here's a review from Amazon: " I bought this teapot about 7 weeks ago and have been using it for approximately 4 weeks when the 'little knob' (very technical term!) fell off as I was trying to remove the lid. When I examined it closer, I noticed that the 'little knob' wasn't attached to the lid with a screw, it looked as though it was simply soldered on. All in all, I'm not particulary impressed with the quality of the teapot and since it cost £20, I can't help but feel I've been ripped off. There are good things about the tea pot, it looks modern and stylish, it pours really well and it keeps the tea warm. I'm just disappointed about the dodgy lid and will have to continue my search for the perfect teapot." A lot of people complained about how hard it is to fit the lid even when the knob hadn't come off. If it's any consolation it's dearer at Amazon, surprisingly enough. Perhaps they're clearing them out at Dunelm. ~ Linguistic Note: The word "Dunelm" is in my old school song. It means Durham. Durham Cathedral is the Shrine of St Cuthbert. Guess the name of the school. (Sting went there too, but that doesn't make it a bad place.) |
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Post by aubrey on Feb 12, 2012 12:00:25 GMT
I've always had trouble with teapot lids. They usually have to be turned a certain way before they'll fit. Why is this? Is it to make a seal to keep the heat in?
Also, is there something that could be put into hollow sides of a teapot or cup that could insulate it? Or some substance that could be heated - say, in a microwave - that would keep the tea warm for longer?
Also, could someone say why I keep hitting the "H" key twice - sometimes like hhheated and sometimes like hehhated? (OK - I'll leave that as an extreme example: what I meant to type was hheated and hehated.)
Yes it does: going forwards (as they say) and going backwards. Not that I'm prejudiced, like. He hhas Vinnie Colaiuta playing for him now:
He's one of the most amazing sight-readers that ever existed on the instrument. One day we were in a Frank rehearsal, this was early '80s, and Frank brought in this piece of music called "Mo 'N Herb's Vacation." Just unbelievably complex. All the drums were written out, just like "The Black Page" except even more complex. There were these runs of like 17 over 3 and every drumhead is notated differently. And there were a whole bunch of people there, I think Bozzio was there. Vinnie had this piece of music on the stand to his right. To his left he had another music stand with a plate of sushi on it, okay? Now the tempo of the piece was very slow, like "The Black Page." And then the first riff came in, [mimics bizarre Zappa-esque drum rhythm patterns] with all these choking of cymbals, and hi-hat, ruffs, spinning of rototoms and all this crazy stuff. And I saw Vinnie reading this thing. Now, Vinnie has this habit of pushing his glasses up with the middle finger of his right hand. Well I saw him look at this one bar of music, it was the last bar of music on the page. He started to play it as he was turning the page with one hand, and then once the page was turned he continued playing the riff with his right hand, as he reached over with his left hand, grabbed a piece of sushi and put it in his mouth, continued the riff with his left hand and feet, pushed his glasses up, and then played the remaining part of the bar. It was the sickest thing I have ever seen. Frank threw his music up in the air. Bozzio turned around and walked away. I just started laughing. (Stevie Vai)
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Post by peterl on Feb 12, 2012 12:16:23 GMT
I don't think it tastes right if made in a cup, partly because it forces you to put the milk in last. And I always want more than one cup. My cosies seem to work well enough. Mind you, I've seen people pouring hot water onto a teabag sitting in milk. They should be transported to somewhere where there is no tea worthy of the name, such as the USA. Proper tea is made in a teapot Not by pouring boiling water over a tea bag in a cup , or dipping the tea bag in it |
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Post by Weyland on Feb 12, 2012 12:36:10 GMT
I don't think it tastes right if made in a cup, partly because it forces you to put the milk in last. And I always want more than one cup. My cosies seem to work well enough. Mind you, I've seen people pouring hot water onto a teabag sitting in milk. They should be transported to somewhere where there is no tea worthy of the name, such as the USA. Proper tea is made in a teapot Not by pouring boiling water over a tea bag in a cup , or dipping the tea bag in it Exactly! ~ Long time no see, Peter. How goes it? |
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Post by Weyland on Feb 12, 2012 12:39:34 GMT
Talking of Peters, anyone in touch with Peter Fluck?
I wonder how he's doing since I stopped kicking his arse on a regular basis (on account of my flouncing long ago -- wasn't his fault).
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Post by peterl on Feb 12, 2012 13:37:22 GMT
Long time no see, Peter. How goes it? Fine thanks Weyland and you You are still a nember of FS and are welcome there any time you like |
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Post by Weyland on Feb 12, 2012 14:03:09 GMT
Long time no see, Peter. How goes it? Fine thanks Weyland and you You are still a nember of FS and are welcome there any time you like Thank you. Is Mouse still there? I can't post on any board where she rants, which is any board she ever touches. Sorry. Just the way it is. |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 12, 2012 14:17:21 GMT
Here's a review from Amazon: " I bought this teapot about 7 weeks ago and have been using it for approximately 4 weeks when the 'little knob' (very technical term!) fell off as I was trying to remove the lid. When I examined it closer, I noticed that the 'little knob' wasn't attached to the lid with a screw, it looked as though it was simply soldered on. All in all, I'm not particulary impressed with the quality of the teapot and since it cost £20, I can't help but feel I've been ripped off. There are good things about the tea pot, it looks modern and stylish, it pours really well and it keeps the tea warm. I'm just disappointed about the dodgy lid and will have to continue my search for the perfect teapot." A lot of people complained about how hard it is to fit the lid even when the knob hadn't come off. If it's any consolation it's dearer at Amazon, surprisingly enough. Perhaps they're clearing them out at Dunelm. ~ Linguistic Note: The word "Dunelm" is in my old school song. It means Durham. Durham Cathedral is the Shrine of St Cuthbert. Guess the name of the school. (Sting went there too, but that doesn't make it a bad place.) Being a shopping "Mill" seems to be the latest fashion. Several round here. Dunelm (though, that's National I notice), Oswaldtwistle - an another one that fails completely to be an actual Mill - "Colne Mill - at the end of the M62" A depressing shopping Wonderland in an anonymous shed. Even on Sabichi's own website they're still trying to flog em at £21! It'll just have to be the fancy one with the purple handles then!  |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 12, 2012 14:20:35 GMT
The big thing about teapots though. Something that is worthy of a Green Paper in Parliament;
Why you can't buy small or medium size teacosies!
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Post by aubrey on Feb 12, 2012 14:54:41 GMT
I find it useful, when making tea in a cup, to put a plate on top of it. Keeps it a lot warmer. I have mixed feelings about giving it a few seconds in the microwave if you're left it too long, though. It seems ok, but maybe the tea is getting damaged at the molecular level, and maybe turning poisonous or something. (I've just watched QI, so I know lots about science and that.)
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