I've never had such a problem with a metal spoon. Plastic can be another story, however.
The Hot Pepper
geeme
Nay Nay
To be honest, I was using both plastic and metal. I don't remember which one I used to stir the tea, but the tea is spicy!
President Trump
Rubbing alcohol will wash off the capsaicin.
Rymerpt
Oooh I like that idea. Gotta add some heat to the iced tea. Hmmmmm
jblo
I make a fatalii, ginger, honey, lemon tea that is my winter panacea.