Students unveil formula for 'perfect' cup of builder's tea

Builders in Leicester have been giving their opinions on tea brewed using the 'perfect' formula, devised by a group of students from the University of Leicester.

This is what they thought:

Click here to see the equation for the perfect cup of tea

Builders in Leicester have been enjoying the 'perfect' cup of tea, created by students at Leicester University.

Students unveiled the formula for what they claim is the perfect builder's brew earlier today.

Students from the University of Leicester have posed for the cameras, after unveiling their mathematical formula for the 'perfect' cup of builder's tea.

They were set the challenge by a local construction firm.

You saw it here first! Students from the University of Leicester have revealed the secret formula for what they claim is the 'perfect' cup of tea.

The equation calculates brewing time, along with rest time and a few extras to work out the route to the perfect brew.

A team of students from Leicester University will today unveil the formula for what they claim is the 'perfect' cup of builder's tea.

Year 2 mathematics students were set the challenge by a local construction firm.

They will demonstrate how to make an ideal cuppa using the right equation of water temperature, how stewed it should be, how much milk, and whether it should be in a mug or teacup and saucer.