tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364838868284788371.post3455281217246227111..comments2024-02-10T10:13:33.004+00:00Comments on Afternoon Tea Total: Review: Hidden Tea Room, EC1Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06878795083881920595noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364838868284788371.post-67989179309465925302009-10-17T13:41:03.652+01:002009-10-17T13:41:03.652+01:00Sounds like I need to high-tail it over to China!Sounds like I need to high-tail it over to China!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878795083881920595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364838868284788371.post-20934794320320616802009-10-16T21:37:43.292+01:002009-10-16T21:37:43.292+01:00This reminds me of what you might find in China. ...This reminds me of what you might find in China. A tearoom for only the initiates. And how they rather force the food on you, pushing the experience to the extreme. <a href="http://www.jasonwitt.org/teaternity.html" rel="nofollow">--Teaternity</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364838868284788371.post-19322764893553624702009-10-10T21:41:34.821+01:002009-10-10T21:41:34.821+01:00Nothing like a secret, underground tea club to get...Nothing like a secret, underground tea club to get your blood pumping! Haha very interesting, I wonder how they started that in the first place?Pat Canellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065006099808289162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364838868284788371.post-37550996447699907862009-10-10T10:57:39.210+01:002009-10-10T10:57:39.210+01:00Hi Lady Gray. The fact that you take the trouble t...Hi Lady Gray. The fact that you take the trouble to read and comment on reviews of the Hidden Tea Room is testament to your care and attention to detail. You are quite right that a champagne tea in a posh hotel can cost a lot more than £30 but I guess my attitude is champagne schmampagne - I'm all about the tea! I realise not everyone may share my view... <br /><br />I was in no way suggesting that your lovely tea was a rip off - there was certainly more than enough really delicious food and drink, and you've obviously spent a pretty penny on tableware etc. I just think that when your average person splashes out for a special occasion afternoon tea, the sumptuous surroundings are all part of the deal. I'm also aware that other underground restaurants charge anything upwards of £25 - although I do think that, rightly or wrongly, people just don't expect to pay as much for tea as they would for dinner. <br /><br />Nonetheless, I thought it was a lovely, enjoyable afternoon tea experience & one I'm very happy to spread the word about. Good luck!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878795083881920595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364838868284788371.post-51081819622064194792009-10-10T00:49:14.842+01:002009-10-10T00:49:14.842+01:00Hello lovely :)
really glad you enjoyed the food...Hello lovely :) <br /><br />really glad you enjoyed the food and overall experience. And so glad you enjoyed my cakes, and little touches like truffles and flowering tea. Thank you so much for coming and the lovely review :) Its always nice to know when people notice the nice small things (like crockery and cutlery and such) and that all the teas are loose leaf etc. <br /><br />Its a shame you feel the price is a drawback. Its always good to hear honest and straight feedback, but what I will say to the point on price is that what I am offering for the £25 is 6 courses with champagne and 2 types of tea (with a selection from 25 teas and 2 coffees). <br /><br />I would hazard a guess that the top hotels arent doing that ( i know as i've been). Its a point that people who talk about the price dont seem to think about. Champagne tea at Browns is £44 almost £20 more than me. and you arent getting an amuse or truffle with flowering tea to finish... just a point to think about. Champagne tea at the ritz is £48 (almost double) the cost of mine... I just dont think £30 is a fair comparison... especially considering the extra courses I am offering. (6 to their 3 or 4)<br /><br />Sorry to make such a point, but considering I am not really doing this to make money, and barely cover the cost (dont cover cost when we have last minute cancellations) its hurts a bit to have the cost questioned.... or compared to something not like for like...<br /><br />Thank you again for all the very very kind comments :) its lovely to know you really enjoyed it. It would be interesting to hear your thoughts if you went along to any other undergorund restaurants.... :) <br /><br />wishing you all the very best and thank you so much again for coming and the review<br />Lady gray xoLady Grayhttp://www.hiddentearoom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364838868284788371.post-51367368234900023362009-10-09T10:28:53.992+01:002009-10-09T10:28:53.992+01:00My goodness, I'm slightly dribbling (sorry) wi...My goodness, I'm slightly dribbling (sorry) with excitement at the sound of all that delicious stuff ... I didn't know anything about the "hidden restaurant Scene" so I'm excited to learn about that too. Thanks for a real insight into something most of us will never get a chance to do! I think having a two-year-old kid might put the kybosh on such an event ... (!)KarmaCyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884964466372798027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5364838868284788371.post-57641949907851865762009-10-08T22:09:29.896+01:002009-10-08T22:09:29.896+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Geoffrey Kutnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00282738060075649696noreply@blogger.com