They are now part of a reconstructed interior setting where they are ready to be filled with kye, a robust concoction of dark chocolate, condensed milk and sugar. In the interests of developing my understanding of the people who used pots in the past I actually tried a cup of kye; possibly the sweetest thing I have ever tasted. You can find more about Kye or Kai on this site Rum Ration on The Navy Network including a recipe, try it if you dare! Also check out Dover Castle, now that's a day out!
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Found an intact original. Rims are rounded over quite sheer walls. Looks like thinner material on original. It's a very robust, almost glass-like porcelain of some sort. One on left looks as if it has a slope on the inside but could be the lighting. I imagine our military guzzled bucketfuls of very sweet milky tea if these were available. And they had to be. You cannot have a functioning British Army, Navy, or RAF without constant tea
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