How to make a nice cup of tea.

First, pour some cold water into the kettle.

Then, switch the kettle on.

Wait for the water to boil.

When the water has boiled, pour some of the boiling water into the teapot.

Swirl the boiling water around the teapot.

This will warm the teapot.

Then, pour the water out of the teapot and into the sink.

Now, take one teabag and drop it into the teapot.

Pour the boiling water into the teapot and leave it to brew.

Wait five minutes.

Pour the tea into a cup, almost to the top, but not quite.

Pour a little bit of milk into the cup.

Add a spoon or two of sugar if you want.

If you are an English Gentleman, sit down in your favourite armchair with your daily newspaper.

Turn to the sports pages at the back of your newspaper.

Read and enjoy your cup of tea.

If you are an English Lady, sit down in the lounge with your next door neighbour.

Start gossiping about your lazy husbands and enjoy your cup of tea.

Don't forget the biscuits!