Actually, tealights really do have a lot to do with tea. The tealight originated as a way to keep tea warm. Because it burns for 4 to 5 hours, and puts off just the right amount of heat, it is also ideal for food warmers and accent lighting around the house.

Burning a quality tealight is as good as using a tea cosy; but you must exercise the same care as when burning any candle, especially since the wick in a tealight is, anchored to a metal disc to keep it from burning up before the candle wax has finished. You should never leave a burning tealight unattended or place it any flammable materials.

Tealights come in a variety of fragrances and colors—each designed to create a special mood or atmosphere. There are floral scents that are great for garden party teas , spicy scents that smell of Christmas and winter holidays, fruit scents for springtime teas in the park, as well as perfume scents for romantic tea parties for two.

Experiment with a few tealights at your next afternoon tea gathering or when enjoying tea for one in your quiet tea spot. To keep the fragrance fresh longer, store unused tealights in a jar with a lid.

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