5 Alarm Clocks that Make Waking Up Fun - http://clapway.com/2015/11/08/5-alarm-clocks-make-waking-fun/

Newsflash: Smartphones aren’t the best alarm clocks! They have boring, repetitive ringtones, sometimes don’t go off at all, and can easily be set for PM instead of AM.  If you are a super heavy sleeper or want an awesome, aesthetically pleasing alarm clock that multitasks, check out our top 5 below.

The alarm clock that lets you beat it up

I’ll confess, I have anger issues in the morning but would not advise anyone to punch their iPhone (although I’ve considered it). The Smash Alarm Clock allows you to take out that 6 am aggression when you really, really don’t want to get out of bed. Unfortunately, this is currently only a concept from designer Matthias Lange but we hope it makes it to the shelves soon!

The alarm clock that tests your IQ

If you’re a big fan of trivia night (but can never answer any of  the questions), this is the alarm clock for you. The IQ alarm clock does not have a snooze button, so to turn it off you have to answer a series of questions. if your brain just isn’t quite awake yet in the morning, the difficulty and number of questions are adjustable.

The alarm clock that helps you save money

The only way to hit snooze on the Banclock alarm clock is to insert a coin. You can get that extra 5 minutes and save an extra 5 cents at the same time. I hit the snooze button at least twice every morning but if you don’t feel like spending all your change on your alarm, then you have to wake up!

The alarm clock that forces you to stand up

I think the hardest part of waking up in the morning is that first step out of bed! After that, I’m usually good to go. The Sfera radio alarm clock is beautifully designed and hangs above your head while you sleep. All it takes is a tap to snooze, however every time you snooze it gets closer and closer to the ceiling. Therefore eventually, you’ll have to stand up (or possibly jump) to turn it off! Unfortunately, this one is still in the design stages as well.

The alarm clock that brews your coffee

This one is still in the process of being developed but you can sign up here to be notified when it is available. This simple, minimalist coffee maker will brew coffee as it wakes you up. Bonus: There’s even a cooled slot for milk and storage for sugar and extra grounds so all you have to do is roll over to get your morning java fix.

5 Alarm Clocks that Make Waking Up Fun

Kiwana Saffron Tea is Exotic and Expensive - http://clapway.com/2015/10/21/kiwana-saffron-tea-is-exotic-and-expensive/

As autumn sets in, coffee drinkers swap their usual to pumpkin or apple spice, and tea drinkers swap their fresh, citrusy or minty teas for something a little warmer in taste and a little stronger in flavor.

The recent trend is drinking saffron tea, and two blends by Kiwana Tea just may tickle your curiosity into giving it a try if you haven’t yet.

Saffron is a common ingredient in cooking, especially in Mediterranean and Central European food. Dishes like the French bouillabaisse or the Spanish paella, as well as the Italian Risotto carry a single pinch of the spice, which is the most expensive in the world, in a serving for 4-6 people. Swedish pastries also carry the spice, as well as Iranian Kebabs and Indian stews, bringing a subtle luxury and richness to a meal. More likely than not, famous dishes that include saffron are commonly eaten for warmth after a cold day, and these teas are no different.

Kiwana Tea’s Original Spice Tea and their Cinammon Delight come as two of the most notable saffron teas in the market for their richness and uniqueness in flavor.

Curious and New

The Original Spice blend is unique from the first sip. Like all Kiwana Teas, it has a careful mixture of saffron, green tea, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and ginger, which makes for a very luxurious set of ingredients to make quite the special taste. The highlight is of course saffron, with cinnamon coming second. The look of the tea is strong, it looks heavy as the spices dissolve, and the taste does not disappoint, though it is not overbearing.

Its exoticness feels the strongest when the tea is unsweetened, but tea drinkers that are bigger fans of lighter, sweeter teas will not really enjoy this one. The Original Spice is bold, very rich in color and in texture and truly does bring a taste that’s hard to compare to anything else, even for avid tea drinkers.

Sweetened, the Original Spice is more accessible for less seasoned tea drinkers, and its taste seems even more subtle. The body of the tea remains whole and undiminished, but it highlights the clove and ginger.

All in all, this tea is unlike any other, and will be enjoyed best by seasoned tea drinkers who have a preference for the uniqueness of saffron. This tea is best when drunk from a tea cup as opposed to a mug, and will do wonders for a bad cough and the discomfort that comes with a seasonal old.

Truly A Delight

The Cinnamon Delight is a strong looking tea that settles quite softly on the tongue. It’s light despite is deep color, and it doesn’t have a particular overarching note when it comes to taste. Ginger is the softest of all the flavors, it’s almost like it’s not there. Surprisingly enough, the same can be said for the cinnamon. It’s very present in the bouquet, but it’s much more soft in the actual tea.

The look of the tea is deep in color but it looks to be on the lighter side in terms of strength. There’s no denying that the taste is beyond what regular tea can offer, though not extraordinary if you prefer strong tea. You can smell more than you can taste, and every sip is surprisingly delicate.

The Price is Right, But Only For Some

The saffron tea itself blended together with the other spices brings great health benefits like a boosted immune system, antioxidants and improved blood insulin levels. Since Kiwana does use the most expensive spices in the world having come straight form the fields of Kashmir, India, the price is a little steep, between $30-$60 per 15g package. There’s also an option to subscribe and receive tea every month for $40, and a gift set of their three blends for $115.

So while it might be unique, it’s best saved for special treats, as saffron tea is used in certain regions of India, or when you’re very sick. It’d also be a great buy for when it’s especially cold and you’re in need of good warmth or looking to impress your tea drinking friends and discuss the uniqueness of the look and the taste.

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Kiwana Saffron Tea is Exotic and Expensive

Make your speculations about this hairy #dolphin. - http://clapway.com/2015/07/01/russia-mysterious-furry-sea-creature-washes-up-on-beach-233/

A mysterious, unidentified sea creature washed up on the shore of Russia’s Sakhalin Island this week. Marine biology experts are mystified about the possible species the carcass belongs to.

Horrifying, Strange Sea Creature Baffles Russian Marine Experts

On Sakhalin, a island far in the east of Russia, a few locals have made a strange discovery of what appears to be the mutilated carcass of some unknown, weird sea creature.

Marine biology experts from the Sakhalin Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (SakhNIRO) have described the creature as sporting a long beak like a bird, a furry tail, and long tufts of hair-like structure on its bones. It’s also rather large, having been touted as twice the size of a human.

However, they have been unable to classify which species of animal the carcass actually is. Aside from the decaying flesh of its carcass and its location near the Shakhtersk Airport on Sakhalin, the scientists have no other clues to solve this mystery.

Speculations Run Wild to the Weird Species Washed Up in Russia

As Russian scientists work on finding the real answer, speculations erupt via social media as to what exactly the sea creature can be. The strange theories range from mundane–a small, decomposing whale–to insane–a prehistoric, mutant animal hybrid.

Some theorists are absolutely certain the hideous sea monster is actually just a the gory, gutted remains of a Ganges River dolphin. It’s not completely unheard of for this species to travel to cooler waters. However, the presence of fur on the animal’s tail makes it harder to back the Ganges River dolphin theory considering those animals do not have fur.

Many of these odd conjectures also like to throw in the fun fact that the rotting carcass came ashore on a beach that is technically closer to the United States than it is to Moscow, Russia’s capital city. Perhaps they’re showing the remoteness of the location or perhaps they just want to distance themselves from the bizarre anomaly.

So seriously, what species is that odd sea creature?

Marine scientists haven’t been able to identify the strange monster yet, though some SakhNIRO researchers are confident it is some species of dolphin.

Nikolay Kim, Deputy Head of the Forecasting Department, said the creature’s head and beak point towards it being a dolphin, albeit a rather large one.

And what about the fur on its skin? Kim attributes it to being the characteristic of such a rare species. Though unusual, because dolphins don’t have fur, the scientists say it may be some subset that is just now making its presence known.

As Russian researchers search for the true answer to the mystery, the case remains open to wild speculations about what strange species the sea creature can actually be.

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Russia: Mysterious, Furry Sea Creature Washes Up On Beach