The hole in a teapot lid
A tiny hole in the lid of a teapot seems an invitation for the tea to go cold.
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Feature. It lets air in so the tea can come out.
When tea is poured out, outside air has to enter the pot. A vent hole in the lid, or a loose-fitting lid, stops the spout dripping and splashing.
Source: Teapot, Wikipedia.