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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 22, 2020 12:37:19 GMT
I’m not entirely sure how to respond to all this but here goes. It would appear I have shackled myself to an intellectual. As we all know, intellectuals are unconscionably stupid and so I can only assure you that, as someone of lesser brain power, I will do everything in my practical power to keep the doctor alive during our blissful engagement and marriage. The first step of this is a banning of teapots being bought for us as engagement or wedding presents as my beautiful beau doesn’t understand them and will undoubtedly injure himself if he tries to use one. Kettles appear to be alright as he has made me two cups of tea today without any trips to A&E. I hope this puts all your minds at rest. Jen This is reassuring. I think we can rest easy. Clearly, Ralph is being well looked after. The fund for the TMUK Wedding Present Teapot is now open, usual paypal address.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 22, 2020 12:39:59 GMT
Anyone know anywhere that will print onto Teapots?
A fiendish plan has leapt fully formed into my mind!
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Mar 22, 2020 12:49:40 GMT
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Mar 22, 2020 12:49:40 GMT
A similar plan occurred to me earlier this morning...
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Post by mrsmiggins on Mar 22, 2020 12:59:54 GMT
In clarification, Ralph bought me a tea pot with a plunger for loose leaf tea. It can also be used for ground coffee. He bought me tea leaves and coffee to go with it. He didn’t understand that it would be hot as it didn’t plug into the wall and managed to burn himself twice when ‘checking the temperature’ of the tea/coffee pot. I urge you to return any teapots you may have bought Ralph and buy Savlon instead. Thanking you in advance.
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Post by legios on Mar 22, 2020 13:02:20 GMT
Kettles and teapots perform different functions.
Kettles are devices that plug into a wall (or some - ones made of metal, not plastic - are put on a hot stove) and they serve to boil water. This water can be poured into a mug with a tea-bag or with coffee granules, or hot chocolate, to make a warming drink. (Or poured into a jug with gravy granules to make gravy).
A teapot is a metal or ceramic vessel which is _not heated_. It is a receptacle into which one pours already boiled water, along with a teabag, or loose leaf tea, in order to make a larger quantity of tea than can be fitted into a mug. It then serves to keep the tea warm and allow one to come back for immediately prepared refills of tea. Teapots are used specifically for the purpose of brewing tea in quantity, and not for boiling water. Kettles are used for boiling water and for making tea in individual mug level quantities.
Karl
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Post by legios on Mar 22, 2020 13:04:12 GMT
Also, do not pour boiling water down the spout of either. That is a really good way to end up very nasty burns or scalds on your hands. Speaking as one who gave myself two nasty burns on the back of my hands in the first year of university... Don't do that. It hurts, it hurts _a lot_
Karl
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Mar 22, 2020 13:05:49 GMT
Kettles and teapots perform different functions. Kettles are devices that plug into a wall (or some - ones made of metal, not plastic - are put on a hot stove) and they serve to boil water. This water can be poured into a mug with a tea-bag or with coffee granules, or hot chocolate, to make a warming drink. (Or poured into a jug with gravy granules to make gravy). A teapot is a metal or ceramic vessel which is _not heated_. It is a receptacle into which one pours already boiled water, along with a teabag, or loose leaf tea, in order to make a larger quantity of tea than can be fitted into a mug. It then serves to keep the tea warm and allow one to come back for immediately prepared refills of tea. Teapots are used specifically for the purpose of brewing tea in quantity, and not for boiling water. Kettles are used for boiling water and for making tea in individual mug level quantities. Karl Excellent, excellent.
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Mar 22, 2020 13:08:18 GMT
In clarification, Ralph bought me a tea pot with a plunger for loose leaf tea. It can also be used for ground coffee. He bought me tea leaves and coffee to go with it. He didn’t understand that it would be hot as it didn’t plug into the wall and managed to burn himself twice when ‘checking the temperature’ of the tea/coffee pot. I urge you to return any teapots you may have bought Ralph and buy Savlon instead. Thanking you in advance. That sounds like a very thoughtful non-electric present.
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 22, 2020 13:15:45 GMT
In clarification, Ralph bought me a tea pot with a plunger for loose leaf tea. It can also be used for ground coffee. Oh no. Does this mean we now need to explain cafetieres to Ralph? I don't think we'd cope.
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Post by mrsmiggins on Mar 22, 2020 13:52:32 GMT
Don’t try to explain anything else to Ralph! I’m going to have to sit him down with a nice political philosophy book and a glass of ginger beer in order to calm him down. This has been a very trying day for all of us.
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Mar 22, 2020 14:35:32 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 22, 2020 14:35:32 GMT
Ralph, tell us... What do you make coffee with? A kettle. You put water down the spout until it heats up then you put it in a mug. -Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 22, 2020 14:36:17 GMT
But why would you do that? Just pour it into the cup before it goes cold!!! -Ralph If you are making one cup a tea bag in a cup and hot water from a *kettle* is fine, but for making many cups or good quality tea it is better to brew tea in a tea pot. Saves tea and effort. Nonsense! I have always made tea this way and no one has complained! -Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 22, 2020 14:37:21 GMT
Why do they still make ones that don't plug into the wall? They are for serving tea in cafes and restaurants. They are not for heating water. If you order a 'pot of tea for two' they bring you a teapot containing tea and two empty cups and saucers, and some milk and sugar. They don't give you a kettle of boiling water and two teabags. Martin Noooo, in those places the water comes out of the big machine with all the pipes!!! -Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 22, 2020 14:38:16 GMT
Anyone know anywhere that will print onto Teapots? A fiendish plan has leapt fully formed into my mind! No, Phil, no! -Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 22, 2020 14:39:49 GMT
He didn’t understand that it would be hot as it didn’t plug into the wall and managed to burn himself twice when ‘checking the temperature’ of the tea/coffee pot. I have no memory of this! -Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 22, 2020 14:41:48 GMT
Also, do not pour boiling water down the spout of either. That is a really good way to end up very nasty burns or scalds on your hands. Speaking as one who gave myself two nasty burns on the back of my hands in the first year of university... Don't do that. It hurts, it hurts _a lot_ Karl I've never burned myself in 41 years! -Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 22, 2020 14:43:59 GMT
In clarification, Ralph bought me a tea pot with a plunger for loose leaf tea. It can also be used for ground coffee. Oh no. Does this mean we now need to explain cafetieres to Ralph? I don't think we'd cope. Jen says that is a thing with a plunger. -Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 22, 2020 16:22:00 GMT
Job done! I like this new home help arrangement. Just listen to her about teapots.
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 22, 2020 16:58:17 GMT
She'll make a man of him!
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 25, 2020 10:55:42 GMT
She is staying with me while we are on lockdown!
-Ralph
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Mar 25, 2020 11:22:58 GMT
Make good use of the time. Learn your way around a tea set.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 25, 2020 13:00:30 GMT
I have a kettle.
-Ralph
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Post by Benn on Mar 25, 2020 16:25:37 GMT
But you still need to learn to not put the water in the spout.
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Mar 25, 2020 16:52:17 GMT
A kettle should not be in a tea set.
And yes, no water pouring down the spout! Extremely difficult and dangerous with a hot water and a tea pot and filling a kettle via the spout by passes the little water filter most have. This then builds up gunk which then gets washed straight back into your hot drink!
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 25, 2020 20:00:05 GMT
I've put water down the spout for decades and I'm fine!
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 25, 2020 20:01:20 GMT
Kettles have filters??
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 25, 2020 20:58:17 GMT
There should be one in the spout; it traps limescale when you pour water out.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 25, 2020 22:24:37 GMT
The spout is just a big hole.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 25, 2020 22:34:21 GMT
You're a big hole...
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 25, 2020 22:34:44 GMT
Joking! I love you.
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