24a Note sent over about tea being cool is not to this one's taste (7) H-T-E-D
I have hothead. Being cool is not to this one's taste. I can see "doh" backwards, but can't explain any more.
28d Basic public relations following a model that's taking a little time out (9) P-I-I-I-E
I have "primitive", which is "basic". I can see PR for public relations, but can't explain any more.