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Cuisinart Tea Kettle

COSY UP WITH YOUR CUISINART TEA KETTLE

Have you ever thought of knitting a tea cosy for your Cuisinart tea kettle? What about crocheting one? You could even consider sewing one if you wanted, as long as you made sure to line it.

Tea cosies are made of cloth or wool to help keep tea warm while brewing. They are kept warm by insulating the kettles from the outside air. If the cosy is made of cloth it normally has a padded insert to help with the insulation processes. This padded insert is removable and washable.

Many cosies come in a matching set that may include a table cloth, apron, napkins, or other teatime accessories. Cosies could have a pocket hidden on the underside where herbs or potpourri are inserted so a wonderful aroma can be let out when heated by the kettle.

It is believed that tea cosies were invented because there was so much talking at parties, that the tea got cold. When the tea became cold, there was not much use in continuing the party, and the party would quickly disperse. So, to extend the life of the party the cosy was invented, and the party life was extended to a much more amiable length.

Though tea parties aren't as much a part of our culture as they were in the past, tea cosies are still very nice to have. They make having tea pots on the counter just a little more novel since counter space has become such a limited commodity. Your Cuisinart tea kettle shouldn’t have a tea cosy if it’s plugged in but may look nice enough that it doesn’t need a tea cosy.