of course
It does cool faster, it has a lower specific heat capacity and so cools at a faster rate, only by a few degrees over say 30 minutes, but it is.
Black tea will remain warmer than black tea with milk or white tea as the milk is added whilst it is still cold and so makes the black tea cooler as soon as the milk is added to it.
Teas should always be made with boiling water. After that it is down to the individual as to what temperature they like to drink it at, perhaps with milk to cool it down.
The (rather disgusting, uncouth and common) idea of transferring tea to a saucer before drinking it (noisily), is to cool it down faster, because of the larger surface area provided. The relatively thin layer of tea, also aids conduction through the saucer, cooling it even faster. It's a matter of temperature, more than viscosity or speed.
Sipping hot tea or milk from a saucer allows for a larger surface area, which helps the liquid cool faster. The wider space also allows for more controlled sips, preventing spills. Additionally, the lower height of the saucer compared to a cup makes it easier for the liquid to reach your mouth quickly.
yes
this is because the surface area is larger because of which evaporation takes place faster and the milk is cooled faster
No, putting hot tea in the fridge will not cool it down quickly. It is better to let it cool naturally before refrigerating to avoid temperature shock to the fridge.
same as water, numbnuts
Tea in a metal cup would cool down relatively quickly, since the metal cup wall conducts heat very well.
Milk Tea
Because of the smaller volume of the tea in the cup, which is typically not more than 1/4 the volume of the pot.