WHAT??? As a working potter I wish to express my outrage at the very existence of such a thing as a tea cosy! A teapot is the potter's ultimate means of exploring the subtle and elusive interface where art and functionality meet. A tea cosy may enhance a teapot's functionality, but it negates the pot's artistry. Let Aunt Mathilda reserve her knitting skills for tobogans and baby booties. If your tea gets cool without a cosy on your teapot, you're either using too big a pot or you're just not drinking fast enough!