Cup of tea and citrus peel

Amy Wilson

Original purpose: Adding zest to a recipe.
 
 Aha! use: Removing coffee and tea stains from cups. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on a piece of orange or lemon peel and rub the marks off, then wash as usual.
 
 Reward: A cleaner cup of Colombian.

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