On Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 12:07:18 PM UTC-4, notbob wrote:
> I LOVE Earl Grey teas. BUT!.....
>
> How does one remove the stain they leave? I have it in all my tea
> cups, some which are collectible Otagiri's. I know that elbo grease,
> a dobi pad, and some dish detergent will do the job, but some of my
> Otagiri's have gold around the top edge and I don't like using
> abrasives on that thin layer of gold. Any suggestions?
>
> TIA
> nb

I use a paste of bicarb and dish washing liquid. the bicarb provides the mild abrasive without being to abrasive.