The Sterling engine atop my favorite mug works beautifully as a timer when I’m making hot tea. When the engine slows or quits, the tea has steeped long enough (I like it strong) and it’s near drinkable temperature. R.I.P. Digital Equipment Corporation: 1957 - 1998. #DEC #sterlingengine #tea

The Sterling engine atop my favorite mug works beautifully as a timer when I’m making hot tea. When the engine slows or quits, the tea has steeped long enough (I like it strong) and it’s near drinkable temperature. R.I.P. Digital Equipment Corporation: 1957 - 1998. #DEC #tazo #tea #sterlingengine