tea cosy
Padded pot cover
A tea cosy is a padded or knitted cover placed over a teapot to keep the tea warm.
The cosy traps heat, allowing tea to steep longer without cooling.
British in origin and spelling—Americans who use one typically spell it tea cozy.
She knitted a cheerful tea cosy for her grandmother.
Made by looping yarn
- crochetedMade by interlocking yarn loops
- sewnJoined by thread
- quiltedStitched through layered fabric
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
yarn · wool · pattern · stitches · embroidered · appliqué · patchwork · felt
Comfortably close-fitting
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- toastyComfortably heated
- steamingReleasing hot vapor
- heat retentionAbility to stay warm
insulated · fireside · homely · welcoming · hearth · contentment · soothing · relaxation
Thermal transfer prevention
- paddedFilled with soft material
- quiltedStitched through layered fabric
- fittedShaped to conform
- domeRounded vault forming roof
thermal · protector · wrap · sleeve · jacket · snug fit · layered · lined
Quality of being original
- shapedGiven a particular form
- animalMulticellular motile organism
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
- catSmall furry housepet
cottage · doll · decorative · kitsch · vintage · collectible · quirky · charming
Of a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- parlorFormal room for visitors
- sconesSmall quick breads
- clotted creamThick scalded milk fat
Earl Grey · china cups · doilies · lace · drawing room · crumpets · cucumber sandwiches · proper
knitted
Made by looping yarn
handmade · yarn · wool · pattern · stitches · embroidered · appliqué · patchwork · felt · fabric
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
heat retention · insulated · fireside · homely · welcoming · hearth · contentment · soothing · relaxation · hygge
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
dome · thermal · protector · wrap · sleeve · jacket · snug fit · layered · lined · batting
novelty
Quality of being original
cat · cottage · doll · decorative · kitsch · vintage · collectible · quirky · charming · retro
Victorian
Of a prim era
clotted cream · Earl Grey · china cups · doilies · lace · drawing room · crumpets · cucumber sandwiches · proper · genteel
tea cosyice bucket
Insulated cube holder
cooler · cold pack · refrigerator · ice chest · ice box