Comments on: When tea for two can cost more than you bargained for http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/ PRESS CONSULTANT, JOURNALIST, GHOSTWRITER, POLITICAL AND PR BLOGGER. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Ellee http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30581 Ellee Fri, 25 May 2007 21:28:50 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30581 Hi George, what a lovely surprise to hear from you, I promise I will be in soon. I'm so pleased it's going well for you. Hi George, what a lovely surprise to hear from you, I promise I will be in soon. I’m so pleased it’s going well for you.

]]> By: George Peacock http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30573 George Peacock Fri, 25 May 2007 19:53:54 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30573 Hi Ellee. It's very amusing to find our little tearoom discussed in international circles like this. You must come and see us soon. On the question of refills, It isn't quite as grim in the uk as might appear. This is how we do it. First of all we don't use tea bags, so you get a proper teapot with about three cups to start with. Then we make it clear that we're happy to give a pot of hot water, or, even better, we'll refill the pot with boiling water (and give another refill if you're not bursting at the seams after 6 cups). Some teas, such as oolongs, even improve with the second brew. Finally to encourage people to be adventurous faced with a choice of 60-odd teas, we always offer to give them a different blend if their first choice isn't all they hoped. And perhaps I should add that (as you no doubt know) at Ely's best restaurant The Old Fire Engine House they always offer you free seconds of the main dish you order. Look forward to seeing you (and other bloggers George Hi Ellee. It’s very amusing to find our little tearoom discussed in international circles like this. You must come and see us soon.
On the question of refills, It isn’t quite as grim in the uk as might appear. This is how we do it. First of all we don’t use tea bags, so you get a proper teapot with about three cups to start with. Then we make it clear that we’re happy to give a pot of hot water, or, even better, we’ll refill the pot with boiling water (and give another refill if you’re not bursting at the seams after 6 cups). Some teas, such as oolongs, even improve with the second brew. Finally to encourage people to be adventurous faced with a choice of 60-odd teas, we always offer to give them a different blend if their first choice isn’t all they hoped.
And perhaps I should add that (as you no doubt know) at Ely’s best restaurant The Old Fire Engine House they always offer you free seconds of the main dish you order.
Look forward to seeing you (and other bloggers
George

]]> By: MICHAEL MANNING http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30470 MICHAEL MANNING Thu, 24 May 2007 20:32:28 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30470 Ellee: You had me laughing here. With coffee and tea, it's true that we are used to free refills here (U.S.) when dining. But I feel certain you have the Best teas where you live and should I travel there, I'll treat! Ellee: You had me laughing here. With coffee and tea, it’s true that we are used to free refills here (U.S.) when dining. But I feel certain you have the Best teas where you live and should I travel there, I’ll treat!

]]> By: Ellee http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30443 Ellee Thu, 24 May 2007 12:50:14 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30443 Eurodog and Serena, A nice "cup of tea" is said because it is used to soothe people during times of upset, it is very comforting. And a sweet tea is nearly always offered to help those suffering from shock. I find a cuppa very revitalising and refreshing. My favourites are Twinnings Breakfast and Earl Grey, but I am also very fond of fruit teas. Eurodog and Serena, A nice “cup of tea” is said because it is used to soothe people during times of upset, it is very comforting. And a sweet tea is nearly always offered to help those suffering from shock. I find a cuppa very revitalising and refreshing. My favourites are Twinnings Breakfast and Earl Grey, but I am also very fond of fruit teas.

]]> By: Serena Snoad http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30436 Serena Snoad Thu, 24 May 2007 12:15:20 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30436 I've just returned from a couple of weeks in Florida, just in time for a discussion about Americans and tea (!) The first time I flew over I was offered a NICE cup of tea (Eurodog, a cup of tea should always be nice). The tea was Tetley (US). In order to drink it, I had to ask for a second teabag and opted to keep it in the mug while I tried, desperately, to generate colour and flavour. Since then I have learned not to drink tea in the States. I take PG Tips over with me for my friends as they are criminally expensive in the US. The 'world market' stores will charge a few dollars for a small box. The European Street Cafe (yes, it is called that and I'm tempted to ask which street they mean) sell PG Tips for extortionate prices. Last time I went, a box with 'value £1.49' written on it was being sold for $11!! To be fair to Floridians, they live in a southern state so tea is usually of the iced variety, sweetened as it is 'brewed'. The nicest iced tea drink you can get (IMO) is called Arnold Palmer and is a mix of traditional lemonade and iced tea. Lovely. The US/UK refill debate is interesting - it would be nice to get free refills on beverages... I’ve just returned from a couple of weeks in Florida, just in time for a discussion about Americans and tea (!)

The first time I flew over I was offered a NICE cup of tea (Eurodog, a cup of tea should always be nice). The tea was Tetley (US). In order to drink it, I had to ask for a second teabag and opted to keep it in the mug while I tried, desperately, to generate colour and flavour.

Since then I have learned not to drink tea in the States. I take PG Tips over with me for my friends as they are criminally expensive in the US. The ‘world market’ stores will charge a few dollars for a small box. The European Street Cafe (yes, it is called that and I’m tempted to ask which street they mean) sell PG Tips for extortionate prices. Last time I went, a box with ‘value £1.49′ written on it was being sold for $11!!

To be fair to Floridians, they live in a southern state so tea is usually of the iced variety, sweetened as it is ‘brewed’. The nicest iced tea drink you can get (IMO) is called Arnold Palmer and is a mix of traditional lemonade and iced tea. Lovely.

The US/UK refill debate is interesting – it would be nice to get free refills on beverages…

]]> By: David Allen http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30321 David Allen Wed, 23 May 2007 12:17:17 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30321 Someone should really introduce PG Tips to America _ I never see it when I'm over there. It is the only tea I like, in fact it is the finest of all! The other mass-market brands over here are disgusting and the 'fancy, upscale' brands that tend to make it to the States are either peculiar or mediocre and always overpriced. As a marketer, I also love the PG Tips branding: the red/white/green combo manages to be classic and modern all at the same time.... Someone should really introduce PG Tips to America _ I never see it when I’m over there. It is the only tea I like, in fact it is the finest of all! The other mass-market brands over here are disgusting and the ‘fancy, upscale’ brands that tend to make it to the States are either peculiar or mediocre and always overpriced. As a marketer, I also love the PG Tips branding: the red/white/green combo manages to be classic and modern all at the same time….

]]> By: electro-kevin http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30290 electro-kevin Wed, 23 May 2007 07:41:32 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30290 And you can't beat a builder's bacon sandwich with brown sauce - or am I pushing my luck now, Ellee ? A cup of tea and a chat with you does sound wonderful though. And you can’t beat a builder’s bacon sandwich with brown sauce – or am I pushing my luck now, Ellee ? A cup of tea and a chat with you does sound wonderful though.

]]> By: Ellee http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30285 Ellee Wed, 23 May 2007 07:14:22 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30285 Kevin, You will be delighted to know that you can get a builders' tea at Peacocks, and they throw an extra teaspoon of tealeaves in the pot for free too. MY treat if you ever this way. And you will have a marvellous view of the river and the railway on the other side of the bank. In fact, I will treat any of my blogging friends to a cuppa in Peacocks, my pleasure. Kevin, You will be delighted to know that you can get a builders’ tea at Peacocks, and they throw an extra teaspoon of tealeaves in the pot for free too. MY treat if you ever this way. And you will have a marvellous view of the river and the railway on the other side of the bank.
In fact, I will treat any of my blogging friends to a cuppa in Peacocks, my pleasure.

]]> By: Quasar9 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30253 Quasar9 Wed, 23 May 2007 00:14:07 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30253 <b>jailhouselayer - lol So that's what it was all about</b> No wonder americans expect two cuppas for the price of one. Having said that, continental europe is losing the habit of pouring you a refresher or second cup of coffee. Alas all bad habits start in Britain If you want a second cup you pay for a second cup. But it is nice to go for afternoon tea and cream cakes in a garden or teahouses in Cornwall and the south coast, where they still serve the traditional pot of tea (with an additional pot of hot water) and you can get a second cup or even three for free ... well not quite free, but included in the price. jailhouselayer – lol
So that’s what it was all about
No wonder americans expect two cuppas for the price of one.

Having said that, continental europe is losing the habit of pouring you a refresher or second cup of coffee.
Alas all bad habits start in Britain
If you want a second cup you pay for a second cup.

But it is nice to go for afternoon tea and cream cakes in a garden or teahouses in Cornwall and the south coast, where they still serve the traditional pot of tea (with an additional pot of hot water) and you can get a second cup or even three for free …
well not quite free, but included in the price.

]]> By: jailhouselawyer http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/comment-page-1/#comment-30250 jailhouselawyer Tue, 22 May 2007 22:33:39 +0000 http://elleeseymour.com/2007/05/22/when-tea-for-two-can-cost-more-than-you-bargained-for/#comment-30250 I don't suppose that there is any link between the Boston Tea Party, a disgruntled American and the Cutty Sark is there? I don’t suppose that there is any link between the Boston Tea Party, a disgruntled American and the Cutty Sark is there?

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