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Theo	Hello, New product alert! The Teastick appears to be the perfect synthesis of tea leaves and spoon. It's one of those things that I've got an incredible amount of admiration for, yet absolutely no intention of buying. Theo
	Nicey replies: Stuff like that mildly annoys me.
Ronald Lewis Tuckwell	Greetings Nicey! This is my first contact. I must say that I relate to Lucy's teacup. Mine is very oftern like that, but not from intent. Its more to do with having several cups of tea each day, and only doing the dishes every 3-4 days. People who see it have a standard response, "How can you bear to drink from that?" My response to that is, "None of that is going into my stomach!" Attached is picture of my teaspoon. It's not the only one I have, and I do know where all of the others are. But, this one is special. I live in South Australia and in 1963, at the age of 29 I was on my way to Theological College in New South Wales. At the stopover in Sydney I bought a plate, a mug, a knife/fork/spoon set and a teaspoon that I could have in my room at the College. This teaspoon is all that remains of that purchase. The accompanying stainless steel teabag squeezer is a much more recent addition and follows experimentation with the plastic versions, which all break. Must go ----- my cup's empty! With kind regards, Ron
	Nicey replies: Nice composition Ron.
Lucy Martin	Dear Nicey and Wifey, I work for Oxford Archaeology and with so many temporary diggers around at this time of year I am constantly facing the problem of how to keep my tea cup my own. In recent months I've taken to cultivating a dark layer of tannin on the inside of my cup (see photo) so as to render it unattractive to a casual opportunist (I gave it a scrub before filling it each time so though it looked horrid it didn't flake off in my tea). This worked wonderfully well while it lasted but I have now acquired a new mug, one which I'd like to keep clean. I found the hints and tips on this subject on your wonderful site entertaining though not terribly useful ... With regard to the spoon matter, as I don't like sugar in my tea I am perfectly free to use anything I please to perform the duty. Being archaeologists, when out on site we feel for our trowels as Ford Prefect does for his towel so we generally use them for everything; including stirring our tea when on breaks. I find I have quite a high tolerance for muddy tea water.
	Nicey replies: Well done Lucy, your cup is truly filthy, but we'll forgive you as you have such a lovely new mug. Given the huge amounts of black muck I'm sure you have rendered your old cup not only off putting to casual passers by but also to high flying aircraft or indeed orbiting satellites.
Adrian Clarke	This cannot be a good idea. I assume Theo doesn’t take sugar, and therefore a tea to such a person would taste of hot sugar. But as an addict myself, tea is not tea without out it, merely an earthy infusion. As Nicey so rightly points out there are things that need spoons such as soup, custard etc. Can you see people eating these things with a fork, or perhaps a knife (note to small people, do not put knives in your mouth). Is it possible that Theo is actually trying a subversive route to getting sugar banned. Think of the dentists you’ll put out of work.
Theo	Dear Nicey, The problem with the proliferation of spoons in modern society is that it promotes drinking tea with sugar. As we are all aware - tea taken with sugar tastes merely of hot sugar and little else, so I suggest a worldwide ban of spoons starting asap, perhaps incorporating some kind of spoon amnesty whereby spoons can be handed into police stations without fear of stern looks from the superintendent. With enough public backing, I reckon we could get Sir Bob Geldof on board (or at the very least, Kriss Akabusi). For the consumption of puddings and so forth, I put it to your readers that a fork is a perfectly reasonable substitute for a spoon, and lends the eater a distinct air of sophistication to boot. All the best, Theo
	Nicey replies: Theo, Whilst your logic is compelling, the thought of the younger members of staff tackling their Weetabix with anything other than proper British standard spoons is chilling. Could you see fit to get a clause put in that would allow them for use with Weetabix, oh and porridge and tomato soup whilst your at it. Wifey will need one for eating boiled eggs too.
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