[Billcat]

While I enjoy tea from a proper tea cup (thanks, Pendy!), I also freely admit to enjoying it from a mug as well. I also quaff iced tea on numerous occasions, but only if it is fresh-brewed. Can't stand iced tea made from powders or syrups!

I do wonder, however, about the utility of having a lovely tea service that one never uses. I suppose one could have it on display, for show only, but isn't it nice to brew up a pot and use the best china once in a while? Make a special occasion truly special!