I thought I had gotten used to it living in LA for as long as I had, but it is all new here again.
My advice is to remember that ordering tea here is likely to give you an iced beverage.
The best thing to do is find someone British that owns a tea shop and understands a proper brew. But it always takes some time to track that down. In the meantime I've some Earl Grey that's passable in my quarters. You're welcome to come borrow some leaves if you'd like to brew your own as well.