The aromatic, warming cup of tea is a joy to many, but, unfortunately, it has a drawback - it leaves behind unsightly stains ...

Imagine the horror of offering a cuppa to a visitor and then realising your mugs are sporting unsightly stains – talk about a tea-time faux pas! But fear not, there's a nifty trick to get your ...

This provides fodder for fun jabs and inside jokes, but it did get me wondering: Why do coffee and tea stain all my mugs, and why are the stains so hard to get rid of? With these questions in mind ...

These stubborn stains stem from tannin, which not only gives tea its hue but is also used in various dyes - resulting in discolouration that doesn't always budge in the dishwasher. One cleaning ...