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AIBU to not have a teapot!

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Toddlerteaplease · 09/03/2026 12:40

My dad thinks I am. I live on my own so it’s not worth it. He always complains when I make it in a cup.

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Toddlerteaplease · 09/03/2026 18:12

@Catspace she’s covered him in cat hair. 😂😂 if you are familiar with my cat from
the litter tray you will know that she is definitely not a scraggy puss! She’s a princess. And will tell you so. 😂

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Catspace · 09/03/2026 13:32

Toddlerteaplease · 09/03/2026 13:27

My mug of choice is a pint mug. So probably larger than a single tea pot. Since he insulted my cat yesterday by calling her a “scraggy puss” I think he should suffer. 😂😂😂

😱 Poor puss!

OnGoldenPond · 09/03/2026 13:31

It’s entirely up to you, of course, but I always find making tea directly in the cup makes it too strong and slightly stewed tasting. I also like to use loose leaves which you can’t do in a cup.

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Toddlerteaplease · 09/03/2026 13:27

My mug of choice is a pint mug. So probably larger than a single tea pot. Since he insulted my cat yesterday by calling her a “scraggy puss” I think he should suffer. 😂😂😂

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NovemberMorn · 09/03/2026 13:16

Toddlerteaplease · 09/03/2026 13:12

I wouldn’t mind but his tea is dreadful. When I was little my parents would put one tea bag in a large pot for 4 people. Fortunately I now know better!

Maybe times were hard, I know people who use a teabag (in a cup) twice.

Honestly, if you know better...why not just buy a teapot to make your dad happy?

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Toddlerteaplease · 09/03/2026 13:12

I wouldn’t mind but his tea is dreadful. When I was little my parents would put one tea bag in a large pot for 4 people. Fortunately I now know better!

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NovemberMorn · 09/03/2026 13:11

I will add, if you have a lovely dad, and he prefers his tea from a teapot, I would buy one just to please him.

My grandson loved cakes served on a three tiered cake stand (he had seen them in the local garden where they served fancy afternoon teas) So I bought one just because he loved them.😍

It's stuck in the loft now he has grown up. 🙄

Lamelie · 09/03/2026 13:09

I rarely use a teapot but do for guests. Spend £5 (or less on one for a charity shop) and make your dad happy!

NovemberMorn · 09/03/2026 13:07

Never had one. One teabag for each cup makes a lovely cup of tea.

BauhausOfEliott · 09/03/2026 13:06

Of course you don’t need a teapot. Have one if you want one but I don’t own one and I drink loads of tea.

muddyford · 09/03/2026 13:05

I always use a teapot even when it's just me.

Meadowfinch · 09/03/2026 13:03

I don't drink tea, I can't bear the smell. My dsis only drinks tea, so I bought one of those small teapots that sit on top of a teacup.

Seems to work when she visits.

FinallyHere · 09/03/2026 13:02

I used to keep one stainless steel teapot just for my parents when they visited. They still claimed that my tea was ‘grim’.

sigh.

AGreatUsername · 09/03/2026 12:57

I’ve never had a teapot, always make tea in the cup!

ChinaPlates · 09/03/2026 12:56

Well not if you don't want one you aren't. I love a teapot. I use one no matter how many people I am making tea for. To me, it's easier and less messy.

OSTMusTisNT · 09/03/2026 12:55

DH doesn't drink tea but I do occasionally, I haven't had a teapot since leaving parental home 26 years ago!

Springisspringingnow · 09/03/2026 12:53

I live alone and I have multiple tea pots of varying sizes - some of my favourite ones are the teapots for one which combine with a cup and saucer.

I make a teabag in a cup tea for lunch but have tea made in a teapot with loose leaf tea in the evening and it allows me multiple top ups of my cup. And I do prefer tea with loose leaf tea.

If you are quite happy with just making your tea in the cup then that is your choice and you shouldn't feel pressured to get a tea pot if you don't want one. But personally I get real pleasure out of mine.