Or so you'd think. According to Mr. Reynolds, the proper way to make a cup of tea is to assemble it in this order: 1. Mug 2. Teabag 3. Milk 4. Boiling water I know - makes no sense. It lead to this discussion* when he was visiting me, even though I was entirely willing to do it however he wanted: http://jeanniecool.blogspot.com/2005/05/sunday-morning-conversation.html Warning to those of you who read, like, actual blogs: This isn't one. ;-)