When you need to make a cuppa, theres usually a fair bit of waiting for the kettle to boil. While you wait, why don't you pack or unpack your dishwasher? And if your speedy you'll be done before the kettles done.
Also, if you have to wait for your tea to cool, continue packing or wiping a bench. That 5-10mins for tea making just gave you 2 benefits! A tidier kitchen AND a hot cup of tea!

Nya! =(^_^)= いってらしゃい！