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When placed in a saucer, the drink has a larger surface area to the surrounding. Larger area for heat loss.

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Metal is a good heat conductor, the heat from the tea conducts up the spoon. The ceramic cup may not be as quick to transfer heat as the ceramic may be not be as good as a conductor.

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Does anyone know anything more simple

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A metal spoon in a cup of tea will act as a radiator, conducting heat to the air. If you stir it as well, you are bringing the hotter liquid from the centre of the cup to the edges, where it can cool faster.

But experiments have shown that stirring a cuppa continuously for 10 minutes will only drop the temperature by 2°C, compared with just leaving it to stand. The fastest way to cool your tea down is to add a bit more milk, or a splash of cold water.

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