10 Tea Cozies To Warm Your Cockles (And Your Cuppa)

As an expat Brit, who sailed to American shores years ago, there's not that much I miss about blighty. It's cold, grumpy, and the rent in London will turn your stomach upside down. But there are things I miss. Such as the tea cozy. I don't think Americans have quite understood tea. Teavana sells some delicious fruity potions, but it's NOT real tea. Real tea is the antidote for being cold and grumpy. It's a firm handshake on a blustery morning. It's a slap on the back after you've spent a day fighting an umbrella. And tea should be made in a pot. A pot should be sensible, and traditional. But the tea cozy is where you can get weird. You can celebrate your individualism, through a carefully knitted tea cozy. Go crazy, with these whacky and adorable tea cozies.

1. "Arsing A'Stout" Tea Cozy

Via etsy.com

It's Monday. Bed was warm, kitchen is cold. The last thing you want to do is put clothes on, and look human. This tea cozy will sympathize with your plight, as you dither around the kitchen trying to wake up.

2. "Come At Me Bro" Tea Cozy

Via etsy.com

Get weird. Get cozy. Nothing says 'ready for whatever' like Borat sitting on your teapot. If you're having a passive aggressive luncheon, this tea cozy says "Don't try anything, Mister."

3. #ForceFriday Tea Cozy

Via etsy.com

"Tea you shall drink. Good vibes for the rest of the day, you will have."

4. "Trunk Down For What" Tea Cozy

Dip it low. Get some tea. Trunk down for what? For glorious tea, that's what. Also, everybody loves elephants! Did you know that elephants can purr?

5. "You're A Wizard, 'Arry" Tea Cozy

Via thenerdyknitter.com

This is the right way to match your Harry Potter fandom with a hot beverage.

6. Muggle Cup Warming Device

Via etsy.com

This is the American answer to a tea cozy. I'm skeptical, but I can see the appeal.

7. "Baby, I'm 'Owlin For You" Tea Cozy

Via gbtpatterns.com

The owl holds mystical significance, according to this book I found in a crystal shop one time. The totem of an owl over your home will bring you protection and wisdom. Now, imagine that the owl is the guardian of your tea, and then you drink the tea. You'll radiate protection and wisdom from the inside. Not dissimilar to an X-Men.

8. "Mice Cuppa Tea, Mate" Tea Cozy

Via mummyrivett.com

Also, a practical Halloween ornament.

9. "Baa Baa Black Steep" Tea Cozy

Via craftsy.com

With this wooly sheep sitting a top of your brew, you can let it steep for a good 5-8 minutes for a strong hardy cup of tea.

10. "Doctor Brew" Tea Cozy

Via ravelry.com

For when nothing but tea and Doctor Who will do, knit yourself a tardis tea cozy.