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A team of tea experts (we all think we're one of these) has done some research.

They found out the following: that there are 24 different methods to make a cuppa. Yes, this information is a little arbitary. But it's tea, so.

The study was conducted by Tetley master tea maker Sebastian Michaelis and Dr James Hind from Nottingham Trent University.

They found that the majority of Brits like their tea brewed for approximately 60 seconds. Apparently semi-skimmed milk is preferred, as is a 'three-dunk' teabag. But no squishing. Sugar is not as popular as you might imagine.

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Michaelis and Dr Hind also found out that people prefer their own brews. When made by someone else, satisfaction drops. Nobody has the ability to make the perfect cup of tea for somebody else.

"What I found fascinating is that there are so many possible ways of making a cup of tea, but there is no secret method for the perfect cuppa," said Michaelis.

"Everyone takes their tea a little differently, which is why no one can quite make it as perfectly as you.

"Whether you add milk or not, drink it weak or strong, what is crucial to a great cup of tea is the blending.

"The complexity of the equation reflects the many layers required to craft the nation’s favourite drink. Blending tea, like blending whisky or champagne, is both a science and an art."

Michaelis should know – his tastebuds are insured for £1 million. He and Dr Hind also found that more than half of people consider brewing time to be the most vital component of making a cuppa, while three-quarters of people skip sugar.

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About 17 per cent of people opt for artificial sweeteners and three per cent heat their milk up first (bit weird).

Big no nos for Brits – these won't come as surprising – are drowning tea in milk, over-zealous squeezing of teabags, and reheating in the microwave.

"As for me, I pour as soon as it’s boiled," Michaelis said. "Black tea tastes best when brewed in fresh water as close to boiling point as possible.

"As the temperature reduces, the flavours will develop for a better quality taste. Lovely stuff. If you drink tea, anyway - I’m happy over here with my Tizer, thank you very much."