For those of you who are unaware, the Hoit's are serious about their tea. Our family kettle is typically set to "perma-boil", as tea is steeped NON-STOP throughout the day. It is our way of life. Some of us (ah-hem - ME) would argue that it is OUR LIFE!
I have to admit that I feel awful about Phil's introduction to this warm-beverage addiction, as I'm sure my tea intake is quite hazardous to a person's health. One of us is ALWAYS making a tea....which encourages the other one of us to join the party. This is exactly what occurs at home with my Dad.....I suppose we could refer to this behaviour as "chain tea-drinking".
I really don't know what Phil has gotten himself into. In addition to my quirky habits introduced earlier this week, Phil has to deal with the repercussions of a long-time Hoit "curse" - one that accompanies this silly and excessive tea consumption. The curse? Electric kettles that function for 3 to 6 months ONLY. Proven over many years, electric kettles don't stand a chance in any Hoit-residing abode. I dare a manufacturer to design one tough enough!
Well, the days of "putting the kettle on" are over until our next trip to the store. Our kettle now requires supervision, as it has lost its sense of temperature recognition. Thank goodness its desire to get warm is still there :)
I would suggest a search of the elusive Chinese restaurant kettle.
ReplyDeleteAnother option is the Revere Whistling Kettle, not much to look at, but gets wonderful reviews. Both of the above are stainless steel, and "supposedly" long lasting, but I didn't see "Hoit Lasting" on any website unfortunately.