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Mix Tea Leaves In A Litter Tray To Cut The Stench

12:30AM October 8, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

If you live with a cat, it might seem like there is no way you can combat the horrid smell coming from the litter tray, but DIY blogger Adam Verwymeren suggests using dried tea leaves in the box. More »


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Catnip Tea Is A Natural Sedative And Digestive Aid

12:00AM August 8, 2011 | David Galloway

Catnip tea contains vitamins A, B, and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and sodium. According to tea enthusiast site The Right Tea, catnip’s calming properties can help relieve stress, anxiety, and help treat insomnia and migraines. It is a natural antacid and can help with colic, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and flatulence. More »


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The Coffee Lover’s Guide To Tea

1:10AM June 17, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

Coffee is great, but even die-hard coffee lovers might want to give tea a chance. The other beloved warm beverage, tea imparts to its drinkers some formidable health benefits, an extra boost of alertness without the same caffeine slump of coffee, and more variety. Here’s how to get started enjoying the best possible tea. More »


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Turn Old Tea Tins Into Space-Saving Planters

12:00AM June 6, 2011 | Alan Henry

If you’d like a little green companion next to your desk while you work but don’t have room for a massive pot, try turning an old tea tin into a planter instead. They don’t take up much space, and if you start with a seedling or a small succulent, they’ll never grow large enough to repot them. More »


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Keep That Water Boiling For A Perfect Cup Of Tea

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2:00PM January 5, 2011 | Angus Kidman

In the height of summer, a cup of tea is often a more refreshing choice than coffee. Make sure your tea tastes optimal by pre-warming the cup, using leaves rather than bags, adding the milk second and following the most old-fashioned of rules: take the teapot to the kettle, not the other way around. More »


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The Hacker’s Guide To Tea

10:00AM November 24, 2010 | Tony Gebely

Coffee gets a lot of attention, but if tea’s more your style, tea guru Tony Gebely offers this guide to understanding and brewing better tea—discussing the process, the kinds, and the care necessary to cultivate a great taste for tea. More »


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Drinking Tea And Coffee Can Be Good For Your Heart

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4:00PM June 23, 2010 | Angus Kidman

We already know that tea is good for sunburn and coffee is good for your brain. Despite the latter’s reputation for getting the heart racing, it seems drinking both could also have cardiac health benefits. More »


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Make Blooming Tea For A Drinkable Decoration

4:00AM April 5, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Although coffee is our energising drink of choice here at Lifehacker, tea is a great alternative. Step up your drink with blooming tea, a flowerful, delicious cup that is great to enjoy with your tongue and your eyes. More »


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Make Your Own Travel Teabags

10:00AM December 8, 2009 | Lisa Hoover

If you prefer loose tea and an infuser over the bagged varieties, you don’t have to settle for lesser quality when you travel. Make your own reusable travel teabags to take single servings of your favourite loose-leaf brew wherever you go. More »


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The Buzz Vs The Bulge Chart Compares Caffeine To Calories

11:05PM August 19, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Does a small Frappuccino give you enough caffeine to be worth the calories? How long would you have to run to work off an iced latte? David McCandless’ beautiful chart puts all your caffeine concerns in perspective. More »