Tea Cup Set Made From Cicada Parts

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Cicadas don’t come around too often. But when they do they’re loud and swarmy and really mess things up. Artist Carrianne Bullard went and showed those annoying bugs who’s boss — creating a tea cup set using a few spare cicada body parts. We suggest steeping a bit longer than usual to cover up the taste of wing.

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The Tea Rex Is Back From Extinction

The Tea Rex Infuser will help make tea time prehistoric. Simply fill Rex with your favorite tea leaves, steep, and then drink that brew into extinction. And, don’t let his comically short arms fool you, the Tea Rex can make a mean cup of tea — but may or may not survive a meteor shower.

Back in stock at The Foodiggity Shop.

Cynical Tea Bags

Sometimes we need a dose of reality or inspirational message to go with our tea. Cynical Tea Bags will start your day off with a convenient reminder to be a better parent, to get along with co-workers, or provide some Instant Karma. Each variety has a distinct and hopefully life-altering flavor profile.

Or, you could switch to coffee and never have to worry — coffee drinkers are wonderful people.

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Tea Illustrations by Andrew Gorkovenko

Using nothing more than loose tea and extreme patience, artist Andrew Gorkovenko created beautiful landscape scenes for Triptea. Made specifically to be included on the tea company’s packaging — the scenes actually depict the origin of the tea contained within.

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