2 JULY 1988, Page 24

Brewage

Sir: Nigella Lawson (`My favourite drink', 10 June) works too hard.

Two efficient cups of tea can be made thus: place teabag in water in mug in microwave. While this is cooking, prepare second cup with water, ready to receive partially stewed teabag. Repeat the boiling process.

Hilary Patel

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