My partner managed to snap up a bargain ultra-modern teasmade at the weekend, and we have already had a first successful early morning brew-up.
The idea of waking up to a freshly made cup of tea in bed is of course not a new desire. And for Victorians who could not afford servants to get up early and light a fire, there was the (expensive) option of the clockwork teasmade and alarm clock.
- Copyright Maurice Collins
Some of you might remember this invention had pride of place in our Weird and Wonderful exhibition way back in 2008. Maurice Collins, the collector of these amazing inventions is still going strong and has been featured on several television and radio shows.
In the clip below he demonstrates the somewhat dangerous aspects of the teasmade involving clockwork driven matches and paraffin.
I am sure he would want me to point out that all proceeds from his collection are directly donated to the learning disability charity Kith and Kids.
Random question but does the modern teasmade make a decent up of tea?
Well, it makes a decent pot of tea. You have to add milk and sugar to taste.