Afternoon Tea In An $11 Million Tea Room

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[@Jeanelleats]

Should I rank all the afternoon teas we've gone to? This one was all right

[@Simulacra719]

Definitely! I thought it was a bit cheeky the amount they charged you tbh! Would love to see you come to England and try regional cream teas and afternoon teas (not London)…it’s a very different experience (and much cheaper! ).

[@danidreamy]

There’s Sugarbird sweets and tea in Glendale if you’re looking for another tea place.

[@mimzymarin8159]

@@Simulacra719 She has visited teahouses in England! I think she went either at the beginning of this year of late last year.

[@debbiepowers4743]

Yes tell us about them .

[@karthee-dk5gz]

I think that it was not worth it not at all 😕

[@mizm1186]

Nope. $87 for tea and a couple of tiny sandwiches and pastries is insane!

[@eldritchomen]

Yeah Especially when she said it didn't feel like a memorable experience anyways. Like what is even the point ??? Nor can you use it to gloat abt how much you can spend on some British tea time or w/e I assume bc I've certainly never heard of this place lmao

[@tvtvtfan3767]

I went to one that was half the price

[@vivianledonghae4eify]

For rich people. This price is like buying a smoothie drink or a boba milk tea. Its nothing

[@poppyseeds439]

Don't forget tax and tip... Easily over$100

[@asadb1990]

​@@vivianledonghae4eifysure but its not about the money even. The cost feels high for what you get. For $90 you can eat 2 meals at a dine place.

[@moonrabbit815]

that price tag is not worth it at all 😭😭

[@ginaparker211]

Customers are paying for their $11M renovation.

[@pek5117]

Last time I went to a Devonshire tea it was like $7. Pot of tea, finger sandwiches, scones with jam and cream.

[@Ahhahhhsiisis]

They didn’t show receipts 🧾

[@harleykelevra515]

Everything looks dry as heck too

[@eyeball_freak]

Oh heck no, these prices are infuriating to me. I went to England once to visit family and tea and scones were never that expensive. It’s outrageous, over 60$ for tiny sandwiches and tea just isn’t fair, even if it does take time to make.

[@jinxed402]

Either the place lied or the subfloor is solid gold because that 11 million is whispering.

[@iryniz]

in my country, the afternoon tea is much fancier and the food seemed wayyy more delicious and it only costed around 25$

[@quackling263]

I've had high tea with 3 friends and it only cost $60. We had 4 finger sandwiches, a macaron, a milkshake, a cup of tea with free refils, 2 cookies, 2 pastries one savory one sweet, 2 fully loaded savory cracker things, a piece of cake and few mint candies EACH. So $15 per person and it was all delicious

[@sarasays...850]

Tea at Sketch in London is about the same price and it comes with champagne and about 5 times the food. $87 seems a lot for that.

[@katharinewhits]

Afternoon tea on Victoria island in B.C at the Embassy. It was amazing! Such a great experience as well!

[@emirin5rira]

his face in the reflections 😂

[@auntieinspanishlol]

That is what I call “fuck you money”… high society edition.

[@itsjxssica]

Very expensive but sounds delicious! The venue looks stunning as well ❤

[@TheDriedfrogpills]

I kinda hoped something would be worth it but it's in a library? I would do it knowing that the library is getting a kick back, because life is hard out here for libraries everywhere. Support your libraries where and when and how you can, and this includes your public, school and private libraries.

[@nmmboy]

Dang, a rare L. I could never consider spending so much on finger food and tea. The fact it wasn’t memorable made it worse 😭

[@Simulacra719]

That really didn’t look like clotted cream - it was too white, whipped and airy looking. Food looks nice though x

[@batacumba]

Yeah, it was prob just whipped manufacturing cream 😂

[@fatimascrying]

​@@batacumbamanufacturing?

[@batacumba]

@@fatimascrying yeah, it’s a special grade of whipping cream that has a higher butterfat content than regular whipping cream that usually only places like restaurants and bakeries use. It produces a more firm and stable whipped cream which is useful for places like bakeries. I didn’t know what it was either until I saw it at Costco one time. It made the most insanely rich whipped cream I’ve ever had.

[@lilissupafly]

Yeah, that was not clotted cream lol

[@ArkayeCh]

Jesus. That's a high price for tea. Given tea can be expensive to host. But it's also a proof of skill for teas being able to manage their budget well enough. I've had better for less tbh.

[@carolarquez4584]

Please don't use Jesus' name if its not necessary. Thank you 😊

[@PurtyPurple]

Jesus christ carol, no one cares

[@stephcake1112]

​@@carolarquez4584its been an expression for years now, grow up

[@nataliaandrews1659]

@@carolarquez4584not everyone is religious so don’t get offended and say not to say it

[@Timepi3ce_3001]

Sorry but you just got finessed out of $87.00!! 🤣

[@tanyamd001]

It’s worth it if you all enjoyed it!

[@sonaiill]

My bank account says NO

[@soul_asmr]

At that price tag it should at least be tasty

[@tiffanyholman4028]

I adore tea at the Huntington Gardens. The art and grounds are so beautiful.

[@nanettemiller4853]

It’s the experience you’re paying for and of course the tea and food and ambiance! 😊

[@edstella]

I was lucky to be treated to fancy high tea in one of Chicago's historic hotels. They do it a lot and the menu and tea selection is amazing. The venue was absolutely breathtaking and the bathrooms are the fanciest public bathrooms I've ever been in. Each stall has its own toilet, sink, toiletries, it's basically a big dressing room, all for each person. The teas are imported from all over and really run the gamut, you can try all different kinds, the amount of food will get you full despite the fact they're tiny finger sandwiches and pastries, and everyone is so sweet. Everything is made by trained chefs and it's so fun, even children are allowed in. It's only $65 and you leave fully satisfied and blown away!

[@leahraenavasie2460]

Any tea is worth it. 🌱💚

[@zeeguerilla]

I love you honestly, lots of food bloggers say everything tastes good

[@kpoke3266]

Darn I used to think the afternoon tea at the tea shop I lived was expensive at $25 for the tray(each pot of tea was an additional $4). This is wild

[@xoxo.Stells_]

I just went here with my mom! Even thought it was pretty expensive the experience was amazing and it was worth it! ❤❤❤

[@gg_Javier]

Nope, not worth it, Jeanelle. Your version looked more appetizing. ... p.s. your dress looked very nice!

[@_x4858]

The Huntington Botanical gardens are one of my favorite day trips, such a beautiful spot. I didn't even know the team room existed lol

[@lorrainejsuhrada5816]

IF YOU ENJOYED IT THEN IT WAS WORTH IT

[@calmthefdown789]

In my city it’s only $27 for two persons and the view is immaculate

[@rizma1899]

I just found your channel and have fallen in love with your content! Everything you taste and cook looks delicious!! ❤

[@spi_890]

They need to make their 11 million back

[@maryfrancescairns7160]

Would you tell us something about the tea room that was renovated other than the cost of the renovation? Also mention the kinds of food served. What can you tell us about the library?

[@lucie7189]

Theres a tea place in new england called la’ tagre, only $45 per person, with tons of food, the best food ive ever had in my whole life with free carbonated drinks and tea! :)

[@sexypancake1]

I haven't been to the tea room, but if this is the same Huntington Botanical Gardens in LA that I've been too, it'd be worth visiting for the gardens alone.

[@DigitalPhysicianEHR]

This was the best. I took my wife here in 2013 i think. It was such abnice trip. Thanks for making this video. I saw a place today in the Philippines you should stop by if you ever come back. Its in negros island near bacolod. Mays Organic garden. It reminded me of what i hope to build here someday. It was magical.

[@ginafinch8657]

My daughter takes me to the Beverly Hills Peninsula for afternoon tea, it’s the only place she likes to go, we went to Chado tea room once and it was quite disappointing. I prefer to do my own afternoon tea at home for friends and family.

[@IHeArTrOcK20]

It’s not worth it for the food alone but the place is gorgeous, it’s a cute vibe, and the funds go to a great cause so it is worth it if you think about it that way.

[@muffintopz4692]

Thanks for the warning.

[@abigailr3250]

the gardens here are stunning but that is not worth the price

[@TheMuirite]

I love the Huntington Gardens. I love the tea room but the cost is not worth it. It’s a great experience once, but I probably won’t go back.

[@Starlight.1998]

Girl if ur in California right now? U should've gine to this one place called Dream Come True Tea & Party Room. Its awesome

[@cpostclothesrack2012]

Make your own afternoon tea. Buy good tealeaves and make your own sconces. Dont have to be perfect. Do it everyday. You will get there after everyday. Its priceless😂

[@debbiepowers4743]

You haven’t lived until you have had clotted cream. I can’t describe it. You have to have some. In fact, it’s been so long since I’ve had clotted cream. I really can’t remember exactly what it’s like. I just remember it was the best thing I ever ate.

[@dasja9966]

You might like turkish kaymak too. It's very similar to clotted cream.

[@jjay9909]

No, but the huntington library is absolutely fantastic so i would do it to support them snyway

[@rosecheawu1945]

It definitely looks like they are having guests pay for the renovation. I went here years ago when it was cheaper. I understand inflation happens but I still think they increased it by too much. I remember enjoying it well enough back then but it not being particularly memorable. I doubt I'd go again at the new price point.

[@n.a.8050]

For experience, maybe. UT you could get a nice dinner for that price, so... 😅 I'd go for the latter.

[@nataliamartinez6834]

Soooo worth it!!! What a beautiful experience to share with friends and family 💕💕💕✨

[@johnnyp1986]

This looks soo fancy I WISH 😭

[@joannathemadd]

Outrageous

[@randomhumanbeing1225]

It probably tastes nice, however It doesn't come close to what it could be for that price... it just looks and feels so stale and boring, kinda disappointing

[@joyfulLulu]

Please review Afternoon Tea atLangham hotel in Pasadena, Ca. 🙏

[@jennifermalagon3699]

Not to mention how hard it is to get reservations to the HL tea house

[@Kelly-mi1yz]

I worked at a tea room. It was in Tucson and it was in an old mission with a courtyard. We had clotted cream and finger sandwiches…. Plus your own pot of tea, but it was only 15$ per person! You got egg salad, cucumber sand with butter, the salmon one and maybe a pate sandwich? The ingredients were fresh and we got our vegetables from the garden on site! You overpaid!

[@irmakalember3709]

Wow amzing. So cute

[@kavitayewale9997]

Hey try my childhood fav dish its from india ❤ make a chapati blend it in mixer grinder with ghee and jaggery you will love it but after making chapati little crispy in ghee

[@Nameless-lk8ld]

Yeah, thank you! Those carrot sandwiches looked awful. And for that price I am shocked they used such a cheap ingredient. They should’ve done something more traditional.

[@tinadavis566]

I read the see your tea party Filipino tea party solo

[@chazzerbox131]

Come to England and have real afternoon tea also we never put lemon curd on a scone it’s more of a toast condiment 😂

[@j.s2507]

I feel like you paid for that 11million dollar renovation more than a high end tea time. You said it..."nothing was memorable".

[@goddesslov3338]

For me ? Yessss , it’s worth it 🥰 one thing about me I’ll pay for an experience and I’m a vibe so everywhere I go is fun 😂🥰 Yes I love spending money and that’s why god always makes sure I have money to spend 😂🥰 I always go half & half spend half happily & save half happily 🥰 Ps. no bad comments allowed, how I chose to live my life should never bother you 😂😘

[@shreym03]

It's not worth it as such… but I understand you're not paying for the food, you're paying for the experience

[@Elma-cy4rk]

As a Brit, you can get this for less than half the price in nearly every tea room in the UK, and a higher quality too. This doesn't look authentic.

[@captainbao]

I think it’s worth it if you enjoy this kind of stuff and want to go for the experience vs going there specifically for the food and beverages. Just sayin’…

[@lesamisdelacuisineprovenca9534]

The Huntington Gallery in Pasadena ???

[@nothanksplease]

Well got to get that 11 million dollars back somehow

[@maialen77]

I'm going for my birthday, I'm going to get the upgrade and hope it's memorable 🤞🏽

[@jithamarypr6364]

I wanna see the philippino tea video

[@shaybird7766]

That clotted cream looks like whipped cream

[@MC_LaMaya]

The cost is for exclusion not necessarily better quality.

[@FlabbergastedCat]

make sure to not spill the tea :)

[@universallyunique]

It at least looks pretty 🙂

[@madelineliu1102]

Wow I was at the Huntington last summer when they were still renovating their tea room - that space looks amazing! 😍 It was still a great trip because I got to see all the roses and cacti!

[@anitatowlson11]

What could a US tearoom possibly serve to better a UK tearoom? US tea is not in any way comparable to that in UK.

[@123newjersey3]

Your version was WAY BETTER😂

[@jonosono]

Question to my financially challenged people: how much is too much for you to spend on a friend date?

[@cospaws8810]

My friend and I go to a fish and chips place that’s almost 100 for two but you get a good big box. Needless to say it’s a rare trip but worth it. I’m gonna sound boomer but it’s all about budgeting. You can’t complain about a bit price tag for one meal but also get fast food everyday you know?

[@user-oc7dd7oy5m]

My preferred friend date is getting coffee or boba and then falafel or noodles/dumplings/something with rice lol

[@cospaws8810]

@@user-oc7dd7oy5m Based friend date

[@danielyoungblood3931]

I've never actually heard the term friend date till now. That's not a bad term, we just typically call it hangin out. Anyway we usually either eat fast food, the local Mexican place, or on occasion we head to the neat Japanese restaurant in the other town. I've never spent more than 50 bucks on any of these occasions. Although we do sometimes go to Longhorns, although that's not too common.

[@queenofheartskitchener]

Wowza! PS don’t think that’s even real clotted cream! Wow wow wow

[@priscillajimenez27]

Dang they better have fresh and grown in their backyard ingredients at thst rate 😅

[@peterwhite9261]

For that price there should be no upgrade. It should all be included. I did similar once. Never again. I can do better at home.

[@sweetambitions2381]

Those berries look like they’ve been out a while. For the price they’d better have fresh berries for me at least.

[@jb7363]

I'd settle for iced tea

[@parrotcracker6629]

I'd rather go to dim sum. And the really fancy place that just opened near me would still cost less.

[@samanthalanglais1858]

The price in my opinion is ridiculous but seems worth it otherwise I guess however I'll never know 😊

[@mie...]

The sandwiches, cakes, and pastires look such poor quality/amateurish compared to what you get at Afternoon Teas in London UK. Sad

[@notebeans3134]

the price tag is to pay off the renovations

[@where_is_my_money_now]

I usually get hungry when I see food that looks both beautiful and appetizing. But these look a bit dry to be honest so it doesn't look like it's worth it 😂

[@nicolawarn5809]

Doesn't even look like clotted cream, just looks like whipped

[@helenskinner9699]

Why is afternoon tea so expensive in America!?

[@leechrec]

Afternoon tea is hella overrated. You can literally buy or make all of those things for a fraction of the price, even with renting the plates, cups, teapots, and cutlery. For those looking for an idea for next year's mothers day, do diy afternoon tea. Mom's gonna love it.

[@martinemartin4779]

Is that place in the USA?

[@vincentflannigan2727]

Nah I'll tick with 711 iceed tea

[@AwakenToTruthNow]

Looks like a Golden Coral. 😅

[@vibecheck9120]

Jesus Christ even in the most bouge of places in England would have something 2-3 times cheaper and still like 5 times the quality

[@danielyoungblood3931]

87 dollars for some sandwiches, pastries, and tea is really not worth it. Honestly that price point is nuts, but something else is really bugging me. Now taste is subjective and all, but I really gotta ask. Who in this physical universe actually willingly eats carrot and raisin sandwiches?

[@x.Laura2023.x]

British food, nice isn’t it

[@GinervaWeasleyPotter]

As a Brit, that looks like an awful afternoon tea. Those scones are a joke and the other layers looked crap

[@SweetHoneyMelon-hm5te]

Not worth it, y’all should’ve gotten more treats 😂