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Top Spin wrote in message . ..

I have been gradually developing a taste for tea as a deskside
beveridge while working at my computer.

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So, (finally) here is my question: Is there some way for me to make a
pot of 3-4 cups in the morning and keep it hot (but not too hot) for
most of a day?



I too like to sip tea at the office/lab and have a narrow temperature
preference.

I have easy access to a microwave at work so I just heat water in my
teacup and use a teaball with loose tea. The trick is that my tea
"cup" is really a one-pint mug with a lid. (My fiancee had a set of
them custom-made to my specs by a local potter as a birthday gift a
while back). In addition, I use an electric mug warmer, similar to
the following:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...11065?v=glance
That's not the actual model I have - just do a google search for "mug
warmer" and you'll find a number of different brands and vendors.

I like my tea pretty hot, so I still go back for a touch-up in the
microwave every now and then, but between the mug warmer and the lid,
it stays pretty close to my desired temperature. I don't know if
that's the ideal solution for you, but it works for me.

Bon chance,
Jason Blank

A cup of tea should be made fresh every time. NEVER microwave your tea.
When you microwave tea, it changes the chemical composition of the tea
and thus, the taste and purity. You are performing a grave injustice
when you reheat or microwave tea. Brewing a pot of tea and keeping it
hot "for the rest of the day" is also not good for the taste and quality
of your tea.

I suggest brewing a fresh cup each time you get a craving. It gives you
a break from the computer and ensures you get a quality cup of tea each
time.

Best regards,


Darren