Not quite boiling water is recommended for some teas, and sometimes devotees have to make do :-) Brewing the tea loose really does make a difference, too.

As far as the fic woes, I'd be happy to discuss Sherlock's weaponized parents with you. I have some expertise and will try to refrain from overloading you. Plus, snippets! All good.

People are weird. It's the one constant besides change, death, and taxes.