On Feb 28, 10:21*am, "<RJ>" > wrote:
> After moving into "loose tea", I bought a pretty teapot.
>
> Problem is, it takes me over an hour to drink a pot of tea.
> By then, the tea is lukewarm or cool.
> I've even tried a "cosy", but it really doesn't help too much.
> A friend has suggested using a thermos after the tea's been brewed.
> But that sort of defeats the idea of "the pretty teapot".
>
> ???

Use less water and a shorter steep. Resteep for next serving.