tealight

thumb|A tealight which has just been lit, with the wax beginning to liquify thumb|right|A tealight warming a teapot

A tealight (also tea-light, tea light, tea candle, or informally tea lite, t-lite or t-candle) is a candle contained in a thin metal or plastic cup so that its wax can melt completely while lit. They are typically small, circular, usually wider than their height, and inexpensive. Tealights derive their name from their use in teapot warmers, but are also used as food warmers in general, e.g. fondue.