Here's the top tips for a perfect cuppa from Lyons' maestro Nick Bunston

• Run your fresh water tap for about 15 seconds before you fill a kettle.
• Ensure the kettle is empty
• Fill kettle with freshly drawn tap water which will be full of oxygen to help the flavour develop.
• If using a teapot then heat it before using.
• Bring the kettle to the boil and pour straight onto the tea bags in pot or mugs.
• Leave for 1 to 2 minutes to brew then stir.  If you like very strong tea then up to 5 minutes is about the max.
• If serving from a teapotk add the milk first as the flavour will be preferable.  If brewing in a mug, the milk has to be added last and stir to help the taste.
• Do not drink the tea too hot as this will impair your taste buds - you may even scald your tongue
• Use fresh milk - long life or UHT milk will ruin the taste.