Actually, its probably not worth getting worked up about all this, and going off and having a nice cup of Tea instead of arguing about the why's and the wherefore's of the damn thing. However, if you insist, heres a few crucial issues that may or not be addressed:

It is my sad duty to report to you that some inhabitants of this island earth actually prefer their Tea cold. Worth investigating:

Its not as complex as the Japanese Tea Ceremony, but introducing loose Tea and a cute strainer can be quite a novelty:

For one raised on commercial Teas, the taste of Weird Teas, like mint, can be an unwelcome shock. Discuss:

Get it off your chest, and Send George an Electronic Mail Thingy without delay! He's waiting at his computer now. Why havent you started typing? Tinkle your keypads immediately.