I'm a big fan of the "volcano brew"
Put the milk in first, microwave it till it's boiling.
Put boiling water in & make the 'brew' in question.
Re-microwave till it's bubbling & boiling again.
Carefully place (using oven gloves/teatowel) in 'their spot'.
It will remain too hot to touch for ages, hopefully they'll just grab it, scream & throw it everywhere