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Cups, mugs or whatever you prefer calling them are a popular items for online purchase, judging by the amount of coverage they get on websites such as this. This is a bandwagon I like jumping on, since I am a fan of interesting looking mugs.

My Cuppa is a mug that is supposed to make it easier for you and other people to get the perfect tea or coffee, based on color. In theory, instead of saying “two sugars” or “hold the milk”, you should point out the appropiate color and the designated coffee maker should try to match it as closely as possible.

While the design is interesting, I have a couple of questions. How does sugar figure in this, since it doesn’t influence color? What if you drink herbal tea, which is not dark? For this price, you must like the design a lot to get it, since I doubt it can be any real help.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $25 on Gnr8.biz.

Via bookofjoe

Coffee drinkers get too much attention, so I’ll call this a tea cup. Tea is healthier, mmkay?

So, it’s a tea cup which tells you if your beverage is hot, cold or in-between, and it’s appropriately called Hot Cold Mug. Why would you need something like this? I, for one, constantly burn my tongue and lips on too hot drinks, so I’ve switched to the other extreme - letting them get too cold. I can’t be bothered to pick the cup up every minute to see if the temperature is right, really…

This is a wee bit too expensive for a cup, but hey, what are friends for if not for giving you gifts you wouldn’t buy for yourself?

How much under $29.99?
A little: $25 on CharlesandMarie.com (pre-order).]

The traditional thing for Valentine’s Day is to buy presents for your girlfriend or boyfriend. This year you could try something different: buy something as a couple. Instead of two separate presents, get something for both of you. You have 3 ideas here, to start you off.

3. If you appreciate intimate moments and together-time, get a Tea for Two set from Full Bloom Tea. One mug for each of you, plus 6 packs of the special crafted tea that seems to bloom right before your eyes.

2. What can be better than chocolate? Nothing, I tell you. The Chocolate Avatars set consists of two chocolate miniatures you can choose in any combination of sex and color. Express your love exactly as it is. Eating your chocolate significant other might seem a bit creepy, but… it’s chocolate! Anything goes.

1. If these just don’t cut it and you still want to show the world how connected you are, then the 8 Bit Dynamic Life T-shirts are for you. When you are apart, the display on the front of the t-shirts shows 2 and a half hearts. You’re not complete. Get close to your lover, however, and the hearts start lighting up, until you reach the 5 hearts that say you’re made to be together.

The internet caters to everyone, from the weirdest to the most mundane tastes. Today, something for the tea lovers (they fall somewhere in between, in case you’re interested).

The Heart Shaped Teacup and Saucer is, thankfully, not another especially-for-Valentine’s-Day item. Making a product pink, red or heart-shaped does not make it better, period.

This is why I am impressed by this. The cup looks very delicate and classy, not at all tacky. Although I don’t generally like soppy Valentine’s stuff, I would love this. Acknowledging my passion for tea scores big points.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $13 on BitsandPieces.com.

Via Outblush

I’ve been trying to think of something witty to say about this, but I’m too fascinated for that.

Full Bloom Teas are hand crafted teas from China. Each tea bloom is hand tied, so when you steep it in boiling water, the tea bloom twists and turns, appearing to actually bloom before your eyes. You can see an impressive demonstration film on the website. As a self-proclaimed teaaholic, I find this absolutely awesome.

You can choose from a variety of gift sets, but my favorite is Tea for Two, which includes six assorted tea blooms and two large glass cups, through which you can see the magic. Or, if you’re even more romantically inclines, you can get the Let Love Bloom set that, as the name suggests, has heart-shaped blooms.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $28 on FullBloomTea.com.

Via TechieDiva