What are Tealights?
Tealights are small candles which were originally designed for use in food and tea warmers. Their design is also very close to that used for votive candles, and the two are used interchangeably in many places. The candles are very small, and they tend to be inexpensive, because they require minimal materials. Many stores carry tealights, ranging from home design shops to supermarkets, and they are often available in large bulk bags. Several things distinguish a tealight. The first is the short, round shape. Tealights look like flat discs, since they are wider than they are tall, unlike many other candles. Tealights are also typically enclosed in metal, and they liquefy as they heat up. They are uniform in size, so that tealights can be used universally in a wide range of holders designed for them. Different manufacturers produce scented or colored tealights for decorative use. When used to warm food, tealights are typically held in a small framework which is designed to support a dish
