Tea talk

By Lylah M. Alphonse, Globe Staff, 07/14/02

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Tea time any old time
This translucent tea press does for tea what the French press does for coffee – except that you can take this on the road with you, and sip your brew directly from it. It costs $9.95 and is available at many Starbucks stores; by calling 800-782-7282; or online at www.starbucks.com.

Listen, Ma, no hands!
Now, you don’t have to "hang up and drive," no matter what the bumper sticker says. Just Wireless has a hands-free kit for Motorola or Nokia cell phones; the comfortable earpiece lets you keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. The kits cost $9.99 to $12.99 at Walgreens stores and online at www.walgreens.com.

Safe as houses... or cars
This little safe replaces your gas cap. Not only does its three-digit combination code keep people from tampering with your fuel tank, but also its inner compartment can hold a car key, house key, and some emergency cash. Key Safe is made of chrome-plated steel and fits most cars, trucks, and vans with screw-in gas caps. It costs $19.75 through the Preferred Living catalog (telephone 800-543-8633) or online at sportys.com.

Lylah M. Alphonse’s e-mail address is lalphonse@globe.com.