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decaf test strips to curb your paranoia

silver lake research decaf test strips

If you’ve ever wondered if that decaf coffee is really devoid of caffeine, or if your waiter really brought you the decaf tea, Silver Lake Research may have a very convenient answer to your constant paranoia: decaf beverage test strips. This is science, people.

Sadly, it might not work on your lattes. Silver Lake Research cautions that…

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January 3rd, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

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automatic hot/cold mug takes your coffee’s temperature

Automatic Hot Cold Mug from Charles & Marie

A little while back, I told you guys about a nifty coffee mug that could automatically change states from “on” to “off” when a hot beverage hit its surface. While that mug turned out to be insanely popular, many of you pointed out the fact that a simple change in the design to read “hot…

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March 5th, 2008 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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on/off coffee mug

On Off Mug

This simple, clever mug automatically indicates its current state of mind when you pour a hot beverage into it.

In its dormant state, the mug offers a black “OFF” display, but once your hot coffee or tea hits the inside, it gradually transforms to read “ON”. A heat sensitive pigment changes the color of the…

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November 30th, 2007 comments (18) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun