Thanks. I read the Orwell link, but hearing porcelain on a flame terrifies me also, so I was trying to suggest a safe alternative. On his tone, I get the impre

Thanks. I read the Orwell link, but hearing porcelain on a flame terrifies me also, so I was trying to suggest a safe alternative. On his tone, I get the impression that Orwell really IS this concerned about the right way to make tea. I agree with him about putting milk in last.