4 Reasons Why I Hate High Tea and Don't Give a Sh*t What Anyone Says

Danielle N. Salmon
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18 Comments
Ritika says:

Haha! Good read! I’ve never really experienced “high tea” but I’ll take your word for it!

Haha thanks so much, Ritka!

Clarissa says:

I LOVED this, so, so, much. I mean, I regret that you had a shitty experience with high tea (but on that note, doesn’t everyone?) – but this article was fucking hilarious. I had the shittiest day ever and this had me laughing the whole way through. Thank you 😉

-Clarissa @ The View From Here

Haha, I mean yeah — who doesn’t regret it?? Well, maybe not Paris Hilton, she probably loves it like crazy. But the rest of us sure do! I am so so sorry you had a horrible day but I’m glad this added some brightness to it. If you needa talk, I’m totally here for ya, Clarissa <3

Rachel says:

You’re right – it’s SO expensive! I’ve only been a couple times but since it’s a rarity, I really enjoy it!

It was sooooo expensive I was just completely disappointed! Hope the times you go are way better =]

Danielle!! $95?! Girl?? Hello?? lolol I am laughing with you, not at you, promise. 🙂 Oh my goodness, I am more poor than you too and yes some things are worth $95 and I definitely LOVE tea…but you’re right. That’s “foolery” lol. Ohh my sweet, I am praying for you lol.

Courtney, I wouldn’t be mad if you were laughing at me. I don’t know who I was trying to impress, but when that receipt came my way I had to look at it twice like, “All this for some finger snacks?!!?!” Laaawd, I’ll never do it again. Ever!!! And yes, please keep me, my wallet, and my bank account in your prayers!

Christian says:

I do enjoy real tea room experiences, but I think a lot of the problems with it comes from its cultural background. When I travel through Asia, high tea is highly recommended. But it’s also only found in major hotels or business capitals once home to imperialism (British in India or Burma). It isn’t necessarily a cultured thing but a show of wealth and civility. Yet, the practice remains because it’s long history of being fancy and beautiful. Even locals know that foreigners enjoy it. So they cater to that. I always have mixed feelings even when I truly do want to enjoy a cake and a great pot of tea.

I can totally see why it’s a culture practice and how some places use it as a way of showing wealth. Sheesh, looking at my receipt you definitely have to be wealthy for it.

Great read!! And for the points you made, that is why Ive never been interested in the whole High Tea mumbo jumbo lol
Thanks for an awesome post 🙂

Hahaha glad you like it and that I’m not alone, Christine =]

i’m glad the food was still tasty (albeit cold and hard), but food (and value!) are 390832x more important than experience to me. so even though i’ve been lowkey wanting to go to a high tea for some time now, maybe not.

Oh my gosh seriously. I was really hoping the food and experience would be the same but when the food was overpriced and there was no experience (as everyone else said) I was taken aback. Like, “What did I just put myself through?!” I would rule this one out for sure, but there are probably better ones and a MUCH better price point.

Cristina says:

I don’t see any tear sized drops of clotted cream and little splodges of strawberry jam to go with your miniature scones… definitely a rip off!! This is what Downton Abbey has done to the World… High Tea. 😀 Brilliant story!! Loved it!! If you ever come to visit the UK you’ll have to try the “spit and sawdust” version of High Tea: you’ll love it and won’t be poorer afterwards 😉

OMG I never even thought that DA would be to blame for this but now that you say it I can totally see it!!! Glad you liked it and yes, the UK is on my places to visit. When I do I am totally down to check out that spot if it means I won’t be broke afterwards!

Haleybop says:

lol girrrrllll you went to the wrong tea house! If you’re ever in NC you come to my house, and I will make you a hell of a high tea. <3 I loved your post though.

Hahaha glad you liked it! I’m hoping to go to NYC next year so when I do I will definitely hit you up! I have no problem finding high tea that I love as long as it’s at a great price and not overrated =]

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