To make a decent cup of tea, you need:
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<LI>A tea kettle, to boil the water.
<LI>A teapot, to steep the leaves after the water has boiled.
<LI>A tea strainer, to keep the leaves where they belong.
<LI>A teacup, from which to drink the tea.
<LI>A calm, peaceful state of mind.
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