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Default [British-style tea] What did Orwell mean?

Referencing the famous article "A nice cup of tea" by George Orwell[1].

What do you think he meant when writing that the teapot is best warmed
by placing it on the hob?

Wouldn't it damage the teapot?


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[1] http://www.george-orwell.org/A_Nice_Cup_of_Tea/0.html

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