The real question here, though, has to be, when do you put the milk in, before or after the tea? Personally I am a 'milk first' person and like to drink tea from a bone china cup. I always make tea in a pot whether I am using leaves or a bag as it gives the tea room to infuse. And, Olddude, don't forget that in all the best tea drinking circles the little finger is extended when picking up the cup!