Amateurs! Warm the tea pot in hot water whilst the kettle is boiling (Freshly drawn water in the kettle). Add one spoon of PG tips loose tea to the pot per person plus one of the pot. As soon as the kettle clicks get that still boiling water into the tea pot. Cover with tea cosy and allow to brew to your desired strength. Add milk and sugar to your cups as desired, then poor a bit of tea in the sink to check strength and then poor into cups using a strainer! Tea bags only when in a rush