Thread by @sciencemuseum, A mid-century icon, the Teasmade—an automatic tea-maker and alarm clock

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A mid-century icon, the Teasmade—an automatic tea-maker and alarm clock—now has enormous nostalgia value. But the story of this retro machine actually goes back over 100 years—and forward into our automated future.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📸" title="Camera with flash" aria-label="Emoji: Camera with flash"> Goblin Teasmade model D25B, 1966

A mid-century icon, the Teasmade—an automatic tea-maker and alarm clock—now has enormous nostalgia value. But the story of this retro machine actually goes back over 100 years—and forward into our automated future. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=

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The first tea-making machine was invented in 1891, followed by an & #39;Automatic Tea-Making Apparatus& #39; patented in 1892. This machine required a pilot light and was lit by gas—not a great contraption to have next to you while you sleep.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📸" title="Camera with flash" aria-label="Emoji: Camera with flash"> "A Clock Which Makes Tea", 1902-10

The first tea-making machine was invented in 1891, followed by an & #39;Automatic Tea-Making Apparatus& #39; patented in 1892. This machine required a pilot light and was lit by gas—not a great contraption to have next to you while you sleep. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=

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These early machines signalled the beginning of a trend for domestic automation which has never really gone away, continuing right up to today& #39;s internet-connected smart home technology. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3e5ex8P ">https://bit.ly/3e5ex8P&q...

Teasmades: From clockwork cuppas to the smart home | Science Museum

The story of the iconic Teasmade goes back over 100 years, offering an early vision of the modern smart home.

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