RJP wrote:
> 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

I would balk, but I got semi-willingly raped for over $40 at Teany in
my recent travels to New York. I knew what I was getting into
beforehand, and I was not expecting greatness.. but it was downright
terrible and so grossly overpriced it was insane. Teany is a small
(hence the name) tea shop/vegan restaurant owned by Moby (the
musician). They offer English style teas with scones, clotted cream,
etc. and the price is not far off from the one quoted above.

But I couldn't help but think of how much real tea I could buy for the
money I was spending on mid-grade tea improperly brewed at that. There
are a few English tea places near where I live and the one is always
packed for their Thursday afternoon tea which is $100 a person. It
amazes me, but people are willing to pay it.

- Dominic