Teabag holders are unsung heroes of tea time, together with these hardworking cream pitchers. They sit by, all humble, and await your pleasure, like a butler or the server at a very nice restaurant or a loving partner. Each self-respecting tea hostess/host wants just a few dozen readily available for tea social gathering propriety.
Let’s face it — teabags are right here to remain. They’re handy, protecting the tea leaf items and fannings and dirt in a neat bundle that you simply plop in your mug of sizzling water, let float round awhile, after which take away to forestall oversteeping. (Hollywood at all times will get that final half mistaken, displaying individuals sipping their cuppa with the string-and-tag bag nonetheless within the mug.) That is the place the teabag holder is available in. It’s there, prepared, ready to obtain that sizzling, moist, staining teabag.
So, simply what’s a teabag holder? A small dish that holds your used teabag — duh! They’re additionally known as “tea caddies,” which is a bit complicated since tea caddies are additionally containers for storing tea (formed like chests, jars, and so forth.) as Jess Hodges defined in her article Tea Caddies. The most typical form for teabag holders appears to be that of a teapot, though you will discover them in different shapes comparable to owls, poinsettias, tree leaves, roosters, bunnies, sail boats, and even cats! One thing for each style.
Teabag holders (or caddies, should you want) are made out of ceramic, melamine, pewter, silver, and different metals. They’re adorned with flowers, fruits, butterflies, shamrocks, dragonflies, and even cattitude. They’re usually used as hostess items, social gathering favors, and so forth., since they’re comparatively cheap and versatile and may be simply personalised.
As multi-taskers, teabag holders are sensible; they are often spoon rests, sweet dishes, candle holders, and so forth. Even these of us who steep our tea free always can use them to carry the strainer.
Generally, although, you might be out and about the place no teabag holder may be discovered. My recommendation: keep close to the trash can and be ready to shout, “Look out! One thing sizzling and steamy coming by means of!”
Simply ensure they know you imply the teabag!
See additionally:
Non-Tea Makes use of for Teabag Holders
Objects That Can Make Nice Teabag Holders
Tea Equipment Only for the Heck of It
Are Unfastened Teas Straining Your Love for Tea?
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