Bruce, with the highly artistic approach to this teacup theme, visualized with your beautiful render, and the scientific approach articulated in your title and narrative, drinking tea becomes a joy.
However, there is one dissonance: there is a fear of dropping this teacup and causing it to break. Admiring the magnificence of this teacup might weaken my attention to hold it properly. That's why I think I'll put it on the table and drink the tea through a straw, 😁 .
Just kidding of course. Thanks for this excellent render, Buddy

what a cool post I see an alien's face in this one, or some kind of strange new bug-head on! tigs=^..^=

I see a giant ant smile back at me with lovely blue earrings and golden crow