I am praying for your dad, too, Ruby.
I have tried and tried tea, but I just can't seem to like it, either. For a time when I was young, I enjoyed Bigelow's Constant Comment while I sat in my chair and studied; but that phase ended. I have tried to recreate it, but the feeling has long gone.
I always make tea either way too strong or way too weak. My son was really into it--his friend's family reeled him in. He tried to introduce me to a tea ball and gourmet loose leaf teas--but I'm afraid it was like trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear!
I went to a fancy tea last weekend, and there were two courses of tea. I enjoyed them both. But then there was food involved, too!
Several years ago my mother-in-law bought me the coolest gift for my birthday: a teapot with a big matching cup that nested upside down on top. I have only used it once. It's a shame. I would give it to my son, but I don't want my mother-in-law to find out I gave it away.