In this render, I've added a more colourful texture, lightened up the key and fill lights, and tossed about more of the floral tea..  

Still struggling...

Finally, some color...

Devil is in the details...

Bounce light and shadows softened.  Devil is in the details...

Can't shake the feeling...

Just added some bounce light.  Curse you third figgy.  I wonder if maybe I've changed things for the worst.  Can't shake the feeling...

After taking a deep breath..

After taking a deep breath... I've composed a simple layout of figs and tea leaves on a wooden table.