This BBC video shows the science-tested way to make the ultimate cup of tea
by Mark Frauenfelder from on (#47HYM)
Cherry Healey met with a scientist who taught her how to make a superior cup of tea. tl;dr: Don't use a styrofoam mug (it absorbs flavor), do use a red mug (it tricks your brain into making the tea taste better), and steep it for five minutes (again, it is more flavorful).