Gavin wrote:

> A delicious irony. I thoroughly enjoy a good afternoon tea, but were I
> to take one today, I'd almost certainly drink coffee instead of tea.
> Reason: I can make a better pot of tea at home than the hotel can ...

Precisely why I almost never order hot tea in American restaurants.
However, in London, and for 35 pounds (64+ US dollars), the tea had
better be outstanding. If it isn't, the customers are being thoroughly
fleeced.

BTW, I am surprised there hasn't been more comment on the price.
For 64 USD, I can get a very good dinner in a very good restaurant
here in the US. It is mind-boggling that people wait in a 6-week
queue to pay that much for afternoon tea in London.


Randy