This tea is called
Monkey Picked Tea, and it's not just a name it's a fact. According to legend, monkeys used to pick tea from high branches and brought them to their masters. The masters — mostly monks — thought it was delicious and so a cycle was born.
While children in America continue to
burn themselves on Easy Bake Ovens, the children in Japan are going burn-free. They might however, start giving off an odd fish odor.
Toymaker Bandai Namco has created a great new toy to help create perfectly rolled sushi.
The other day we received a few packs of Aura Clip 'n' Go mints and Clip 'n' Go Gum. The products, which are by
New Era Brands, are actually quite clever. They're your typical standard mints and gum, but they're packaged in plastic containers that can snap on to your keychain, backpack, purse etc.
If you're still trying to master the art of the chopstick, perhaps these
three prong chopsticks might help you out. - Eternally Cool via
Tastespotting
Most people don't measure out their milk when adding it to their coffee. They generally just pour until the "right" amount has been added. If you've ever tried to be helpful and make someone a perfect cup, you may have found that it was either too much milk or not enough.
I have a hard time conceiving of a meal that would cost £100,000 ($205,000), let alone a pot that costs that much. However, German cookware firm
Fissler doesn't seem to have a problem with it. Their 11-inch pot is studded with 200 diamonds and has solid gold handles.
If you've ever wished you could take alcoholic shots with you, then I've got ridiculous great news for you.
ShotPak has "revolutionized" the single serve ready-to-drink alcohol market by offering 50ml cocktail or "STR8UP" shots in lightweight durable pouches. Why would you bring a pouch with you?
Remember when the
grilled cheese with the Virgin Mary on it sold for $28,000? I was totally mystified, I couldn't believe someone would pay that much for a grilled cheese. If Mary fetched that much, imagine how much one with Jesus on it would go for.
I was scouring the web for new fun things to talk about when I stumbled across
abchocolates.com. They've taken the old fashioned idea of a telegram and the always amazing idea of chocolate and combined them into one fantasatic item! Imagine the look on someone's face when they open up the box to find a personalized message (anyone proposing anytime soon???).
