This is all down to personal preference, but many of us Tea drinkers want a second cup. But just remember the golden rule! The second cup is never as good as the first cup. There are different techniques to using a pot or a mug... Using a Pot... Its always best to pre-heat the pot using hot water, give it a swill around before digarding the water. Then either add your tea leaves or tea bags to the pot and add your boiling hot water. Give it a stir and leave it for 4-5 minutes to stew. When using a tea pot, we'd recommend adding a drop of milk to your cup or mug first, then pour. If you have put enough tea in the pot, you can top of the pot up with some of the remaining hot water for that second cup. Using a Mug... No pre-heating required for a straight to mug tea, but never put the milk in first. The milk molecules stick to the bag and can effect the taste. Drop the tea bag in the cup and add the boiling water, give it a stir and leave for a good 2-3 minutes before adding milk. Some people prefer adding a slice of lemon instead of milk, this is all down to personal preference.