"Linda" > wrote in message

> I am hosting an event where just under 20 people will be served tea.
> In researching an urn or hot water dispenser that will work for this
> event,

You need 2 or 3 teapots, a kettle (electric is more convenient but you can
do without) and a first price 5 liter thermos from the nearby Chinese
market. If you take the second price model, it will have a water dispenser
top.

Heat water to fill the thermos just before guests arrive, and prepare pots
and cups. Then all you have to do is to fill the pots with water and ask 2
persons to help fill the cups. That way, everybody gets the first cup of tea
at the same time. For refills, some people drink quicker than others, you
can take your time and heat water to do one pot at a time.

Kuri