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As much as we love a glass of Prosecco on a night out, there's nothing better than sitting at home with a steaming cuppa tea (and biscuits, of course).

However, now that the festive spirit of Christmas is truly in the air, Aldi (yep, ALDI) has created a seasonal concoction that you're either going to love or hate.

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Presenting Prosecco-flavoured tea bags.

Yes, it sounds completely strange, but we're totally loving it.

Aldi describe its new creation as "a vibrant festive taste with an invigorating Italian Prosecco profile."

We'll raise a mug to that...

The tea bags are decaffeinated and non-alcoholic, so you can get all of that fab Prosecco flavour with none of the side effects.

We'd say these babies are going to be snatched up fast!

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An Afghan Hound has become an unlikely Internet sensation after images of her glossy hair began to drive dog lovers delirious.

Tea, the “supermodel” dog from Sydney, went viral this week after her owner, Luke Kavanagh, posted a picture of her lying on a bench to Facebook.

The image has now been shared more than one million times as fans admire five-year-old Tea’s impressive coat.

Speaking of the retired show dog, Luke told Local News that Tea can’t go anywhere without attracting attention.

“We always thought that she was far too pretty to keep at home,” he said.

“Even our weekend walks draw a crowd.  She pretends she doesn’t need the attention, but she definitely loves it, just like any supermodel.”

Since accidentally achieving viral fame, Tea has been approached by advertising companies and has taken up animal acting.

With hair like that, it would have been wrong not to!

Images: Luke Kavanagh Facebook

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OK, so at this stage we're all kinda used to the Internet telling us that we've been doing basic tasks wrong our whole lives.

We think it's a matter of personality; everybody handles things in different ways. Yet, another expert has come forward to tell the world that we've all been holding cups wrong since we were babies.

Apparently, there's two separate ways to hold a cup of tea, and a cup of coffee.

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"For tea, you never loop your index finger into the handle. Instead, your index finger should meet your thumb through the handle as if you were pinching, and your middle finger should support by being placed under the handle. Think ‘pinch and support!’”says Myka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette.

And for coffee; “loop your index finger into the handle and keep your thumb on top of the handle. Your remaining three fingers — middle, index and pinkie — are tucked into the palm of your hand.”

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Myka also notes that for both coffee and tea, the handle of your mug or cup must always remain at 3 o’clock. That way, if you have lipstick on, it will leave just one mark on your cup.

And if you think you're being posh by holding out your pinkie finger, Myka says that is a definite no-no.

“Never pinkie up! Ever!”

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Having tea nearly every hour has become a ritual in Shemazing! HQ. It's comforting and it makes us feel all warm and cosy inside.

Saying that, we think tea is just as important in everyday life, and we all know that if you find a partner who makes you the perfect cuppa, you hold onto them with both hands. And tight.

Well, this company has come up with another way to have your tea. In a can.

Yep. CANNED tea. Can you believe it?

Called No More Tea Bags, the aerosol can is full of "properly brewed tea," apparently.

And it gets worse. It comes in FOAM form. All you have to do is put the foam in a mug, add hot water, milk and there's your cuppa.

The creator of it also thinks it has a "superior taste.

"It's a tea-volution." No. No it's not.

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Every tea drinker knows the devastation of having to fish a soggy biscuit out of what was once a perfectly good cup of tea.  But thankfully this tragic experience can now be avoided forever more as science has determined which biscuit is best able to withstand the test of tea.      

A group of scientists at The Institute of Physics used a robotic arm to test the dunkability of ten different types of biscuit and officially discovered that there is nothing better for dipping in your cuppa than a plain old McVitie’s Rich Tea.

When compared to classic treats like Fox’s Party Rings, Milk Chocolate Digestives and Bourbon Creams, the humble Rich Tea surpassed all expectations by holding its shape for ten whole minutes.

The Rich Tea also absorbed more tea than any of its competitors by soaking up an impressive 14 grams.

The McVitie’s Digestive came second of the bunch as it managed to stay together for 4 minutes and the Fox’s Party Ring came third despite sticking it out for ten minutes because it only managed to absorb 1 gram of tea.

Maryland Chocolate Chip Cookies fared worst of the bunch as they only took 45 seconds to fall apart once wet.  The scientists concluded that the cookie’s crunchiness is what led to its loss of shape.

According to The Daily Mail, the robotic arm was used to place each biscuit exactly half way into a mug of tea for 15 seconds to ensure no external forces could throw off the results.

Despite it all sounding very official, we're sure there will be plenty of tea-loving people ready to contest these results.

Feat image: Getty

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As we all know in Ireland, tea time is ALL the time. Drinking tea is something we all just can't get enough of.

But now, the rest of Europe is catching onto our love affair, as new Dutch guidelines are encouraging people to drink tea regularly.

The guidelines from The Health Council of the Netherlands, has advised people to drink up to five cups of tea a day. Hallelujah! 

The advice only applies to green tea or regular tea though (which is totally fine with us), and not other herbal options. 

They have already implemented the new guidelines into many Dutch schools, with children as young as four being encouraged to enjoy a cup of milky tea at lunchtime. 

“We noted that in the scientific literature in the last 10 years, there are clear signs that drinking tea is good for your health,” Eert Schoten, a spokesman for the health council, tells The Telegraph.

“Three to five cups a day reduces blood pressure, diabetes and stroke risks, so this comes as one of our 16 guidelines,” he says.

Tim Bond, from the Tea Advisory Panel says that the guidelines are the same as what he would recommend: “A number of recent studies looking at long term drinking habits have indicated that three to five cups of tea are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.”

We already knew that green tea was good for us and can help protect against various illnesses, but we didn't realise that our love for Barry's or our taste for Lyon's would be providing us with hidden health benefits too.

Going to pop the kettle on? Yep, us too! 

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At this point almost all of know someone, or know someone who knows someone who has packed their bags and left our little emerald isle for somewhere else.

Apparently, new figures are saying that one in every six Irish-born people now live abroad. Which makes sense because we did seem to heading to a lot of ‘going away’ parties last year.

If you are living abroad, or ever have- even it was just that extended holiday you took back in 2005, then you will probably recognise some of these experiences:

You miss good tea:

You find yourself sitting near a window doing your best interpretation of any Irish tea company ad from times gone by, seriously nostalgic.

Your name will be butchered:

Caoimhes generally have the most difficult time. Although Caoilinn also suffers.

People will impersonate you:

They love the accent, but it’s perfectly acceptable to find the parroting a little annoying after a few months.

People will assume you know every Irish person they have ever met:

“I met a guy in Dublin once”- even if you’re from Kerry they will ask.

You will suddenly become fluent in Irish:

Sure look, they have no idea you’re just asking them if you can go to the bathroom, repeatedly.

The heat can be an issue:

It can take a while to become accustomed to a warmer climate.

Nobody knows what the craic is:

Explaining it is one thing, trying to find it is a completely different challenge.

You will talk about potatoes more than you ever did:

Get used to it.

You will confuse a lot of people:

Surprisingly nobody outside or Ireland knows what sucking diesel means. Sliced pans are also an issue.

You will become a GAA expert whether you played sport or not:

Go on, explain hurling in one sentence we dare you.

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Most of us – at some stage or other – have delved into the just fine and dandy fake tans readily available in supermarkets and pharmacies.

You read the instructions carefully and give it your best try. Most of the time it works out great, and for those other times… well, we just won't talk about them. 

So when we recently discovered that you can use an old tea bag to self-tan, we pondered over whether it would work or not. 

Yes, we make face masks and hair masks from products in our kitchen cupboards but tanning is a whole different story. No one wants to end up a weird brown or orange hue when they wake up in the morning!

So, we found beauty writer, Cheryl Wischhover's account of how she used the delightful tea bag to tan herself. 

The results may surprise you.

Cheryl first tells us that there is an active ingredient in tea called tannic acid that gives it its colour, so the stain is perfect for tanning. 

She used Twinings English Breakfast tea for the DIY project. Recipes vary online but she used one tea bag for every one to 60mls of hot water. Cheryl split the difference and used 12 teas bags in 475ml hot water. 

She left it soaking for about 20 minutes, wringing all the bags out individually to make sure she got all the concentrated liquid out. 

She ended up with the most powerful looking mug of tea she has ever seen!

Cheryl then poured the liquid into a mist-spray bottle and tested it on her arm. It dried in quite quickly but she had to spray a lot of it to get a dark colour. When she woke up the next morning it was still there. Result!

She then decided to go to the gym and it all heads downhill from there. Within 20 minutes of running on a treadmill, pockets of brown liquid were falling by her side. The smell of tea filled the air and she had to rub the remainder onto her towel. Not a very good look!

It all started so well but as a durable tan, we think we'll still with our regular stuff, thanks all the same.

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If you're lucky enough to be a lover of both tea and coffee, you are better off drinking more tea. Here are five reasons why.

1. Tea will keep you going for longer
While both contain caffeine, the coffee high ends quicker meaning that for a day of work it will not last as long as the effects of tea.

2. Tea has more antioxidants
These will help you look and feel great, and tea is full of them.

3. Tea is better for your weight
Green tea can help you to lose weight and the only weight gaining option to add to your tea is sugar. Now let's have a look at that large, double caramel frappuccino with extra cream, shall we…

4. Tea can help to reduce stress
While the reason is unknown, we all know a good old cuppa lifts us slightly in our darkest hours.

5. Tea can be good for your teeth
Tea stains your teeth less than coffee. The tannins can also kill bacteria that cause cavities.

 

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There are many mixed opinions on tea. You either hate it, or you love it to the point where you can’t live without it and spend all day, everyday either drinking or thinking about tea…just us? Any tea addict will recognise all of these struggles. The tea life isn’t easy…

1. Trying to boil the kettle on the sly
Anybody that comes from an entire family of tea lovers will understand this. You reeeally want tea but know that if you boil the kettle the whole gang will hear it and come running down the stairs like a pack of hungry wolves. Instead of simply making one cup of tea like you had originally planned, you end up making five cups of tea, ten slices of toast and eight omelettes. Making tea should always be on the sly…

 

2. When someone says they don’t like tea
There you are having a laugh with your potential future husband and as you order a cup of tea in a café on your first date he comes out with the line “I don’t like tea.” Deal breaker. Why didn’t he tell you this important detail before arranging to meet up? Say goodbye to your future children that you will never get to meet.

 

3. Going out with your friends for a night of hard-core drinking and all you want is tea
Nothing worse, the endless shots of tequila will just not fill that void. You feel empty, confused and alone. It’s been four hours since your last cup and all you can do is reminisce about the good times you had together. It’s just like going through the breakup of a long term relationship. Well, you know, kind of…

 

4. “Why don’t you try switching to green tea?”
Why don’t you try keeping your opinions to yourself?

 

5. When someone thinks it’s completely okay to use your favourite mug
This is not okay. This will never be okay. We all have about 37 different mugs and each one suits a certain mood. Please enquire before making silly mug choices.

 

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Ah, caffeine. Truly the best friend of anyone who hates mornings.

Is there anything better than a steaming mug of coffee or milky tea to get the day started off on the right foot? Yes, it turns out. Although many of us rely on our morning cuppa to get us going, excess caffeine can actually work against you. High levels of caffeine can cause increased heart rate and stress, while the blood sugar crash later in the day will only make you more tired. Not ideal.

Here are some other energy-boosting options to try in the mornings:

1. Peppermint tea
Peppermint tea contains no caffeine – so it will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated without any jitters. This minty tea also aids digestion so it’s a great option if you’re feeling cramped, bloated or sluggish.

2. Ginger and honey tea
Ginger is a great immune-boosting ingredient and its zingy flavour will wake you up instantly. Honey will tone down the ginger’s strong flavour, making a nice sweet tea. Make your own by slicing some fresh ginger and placing it in a cup of hot water with a half-spoon of honey, or buy the pre-made teabags.

3. Smoothie
Smoothies are a great option if you have a little extra time in the morning. Using banana and yoghurt as a base, add citrus fruits and berries for an extra wake-me-up kick. Alternatively, go for a nutrient hit with a green smoothie containing superfoods like spinach and kale alongside fruits.

4. Green tea
This does contain caffeine but generally less than black tea, and far less than coffee. If you’re not a fan of the earthy taste, add some lemon juice or honey or try flavoured green tea. Green tea boosts your metabolic rate, which not only helps your body to kick off the day, but is also an advantage if you’re trying to lose weight.

5. Lemon and water
This might be a simple option but it will definitely give you that extra push to get going in the mornings. Simply pop a slice of lemon into some ice water, or for an extra zing, grate some lemon zest in there too.

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We may be halfway through the summer months already, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cool down with some ice tea. Here are five delicious ice-teas that you need to try.

Mint Lemonade Ice Tea
It’s easy to prepare, and the best part is you don’t have to be that strict on the amounts of mint and lemon for each glass.

Black Tea Lemonade
Perfect for the caffeine addicts out there. This ice tea is strong in flavour, but also gives you the kick you need to get through the day.

Lime Mint Ice Tea
Not that different from mint lemonade, and it’s perfect for those gorgeous summer evenings.

Smooth Ice Tea
Your basic cup of tea but it’s probably best to swap the milk for some ice with this one.

Ginger Ice Tea
A drink that’s perfect for summer and winter. You can transform this cool beverage into a hot drink by swapping the ice for some milk. Mmmm delicious.

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