An American journalist’s unusual tea-making technique has left British tea enthusiasts in a state of shock and disbelief. Penny Kmitt, a television reporter for CBS, ignited a firestorm online by revealing her microwave-based method of preparing a cup of tea. Despite owning a kettle, Penny opts to fill a mug with cold water and heat it in the microwave, a practice that has sent shockwaves through the British tea-loving community.