I finally made new British friends & they invited me for afternoon tea! // London Vlog #56

Yay!! I've finally made some new British friends and we enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea together. It was seriously the best day ever - we even learned some proper tea etiquette! Have you ever been to a British tea? What's your favorite part about it?
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[@hannaha9162]

Loved having tea with you Paige! How did we stay there for 5 hours please?! Haha! Appreciate you and look forward to seeing you soon! Xoxox

[@PaigeMariah]

Hahah it was totally worth it! Can’t wait till our next outing 💕

[@fanchonkelley492]

At this point Paige, I’m going to live vicariously through you until God make this a reality for me! Girl, that place looked so nice and I’m glad you are building a community. Just you wait, there are more great things in store for YOU!

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you soo much Fanchon 😭❤️

[@zyndr_]

Shout out to the Hood Brits and Bourgie Brits. Big up!

[@PaigeMariah]

😆🙌🏼

[@hannaha9162]

🤣🤣🤣

[@rosegold973]

Alex is a WHOLE VIBEEEEE ❤️😭🤣🤣🤣 she really told her to breathe in and hold.. relax.. like omg I love her 🤣🤣🤣 and then she took a BUNCH of photos that she could choose from! She’s seriously the real MVP 😭

[@PaigeMariah]

😆😆😆

[@gooner4179]

Even for a geezer like me, that looked like a really cool day out. You ladies have a lot of chemistry between you.

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you!! 😊😊

[@gooner4179]

@@PaigeMariah By the way. Could you give a shout out to me and my wife Denise on our 24th wedding anniversary today. We aren't going to a restaurant or anything but we're having a take away with hopefully a good bottle of wine instead. Thanks.

[@PaigeMariah]

Wow, happy anniversary!! 24 years is definitely something to celebrate but it will be just as nice with take away at home. 😊

[@gooner4179]

@@PaigeMariah Thanks so much from both of us.

[@akmedia8206]

coyg

[@TheNavy420]

Love the bit about Chadwick Boseman's battle with cancer. It was devastating news, but your friend was right about changing the narrative behind his struggle. Also love that you had a small toast for him and the small bit about race relations, community and sisterhood!

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you so much!!

[@kimskreations3403]

Eat out to help out seems like it's all of UK. Because places in Scotland did it as well. My son and I did definitely took advantage of this.

[@mercy871]

We had it all over coz I used it in Brighton

[@mitzy123]

We all need an Alex in our lives she just seems like a bundle of fun! Glad you ladies found eachother ♥️✌️

[@PaigeMariah]

She’s great! Thank you so much 😊

[@MehluliMoyo477]

Hey Paige, it’s a really good video to make. It’s really good to see that you’re experiencing Afternoon Tea, which is something quite popular pre-covid. This video is good which shows being more comfortable as well as making new friends and going to new places There’s more to explore and keep doing that. Great content & great video Stay safe & healthy

[@PaigeMariah]

Thanks so much Mel!

[@rosegold973]

OMG this was such a joy to watch! Everyone is so adorable! And when the waitress brought out the sandwiches/dessert tray tower thingy (lol) I couldn’t help but think about how I would’ve wolfed down all that 🤣🤣🤣

[@PaigeMariah]

🤣💕 thank you for watching!

[@Ironballs69]

Those little sandwiches and cakes you get with afternoon tea can be dangerous. They seem so small, like there is nothing to them then suddenly I am 30 pieces deep and wondering where my life went so wrong.

[@PaigeMariah]

🤣🤣🤣

[@deborahkay7819]

What a wonderful afternoon tea! How great you all hit it off together! New fun friends!

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much!!

[@justwatchingvideos4595]

Beautiful Black Queens are afternoon tea. We love to see it 😍.

[@kt4044]

we sure do !!

[@PaigeMariah]

❤️❤️

[@kt4044]

Peter Gambino shoooo from this space

[@justwatchingvideos4595]

Peter Gambino get a life and stop minding the business that doesn’t pay you.

[@So1asola]

Peter Gambino wasteman

[@moniquek9575]

Your makeup is always so gorgeous 😍

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@neilmorrison7356]

One of the treats when we go down to London is we have a posh afternoon tea. We find we do not need to eat again that day. Great if you are going to a show or concert.

[@fdoctor79]

I would've loved to hear y'all conversation regarding colorism and the plight of black women in America and Britain. Maybe in another vlog? The tea looked delightful! Tfs

[@stinkyratsocks7630]

I'm so glad your making new friends! It can be very lonely when your in a different country and especially during/after quarantine! love your videos Paige!

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you SO much!!

[@MinniNatty]

It’s so funny because I had afternoon tea for the first time on the 29th! Loved it! 🤣🤣 I live in Minnesota.

[@PaigeMariah]

Nice!! 😊

[@anniebanana3698]

OMG, everyone is so lovely. This was fun!

[@PaigeMariah]

❤️❤️

[@sapphire9770]

Wtf this is the cutest comment section. Lovely vlog!

[@PaigeMariah]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jlily8909]

The energy between you guys is AMAZING! When you make Brit friends, you have friends for life, these are they!!!

[@aliciabalchin7277]

So glad you all met up and had such a good conversation in a beautiful setting.

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you Alicia! 😊

[@pjmoseley243]

Paige your such a delightful person and your mates are great too , enjoyed you vid today x

[@PaigeMariah]

So sweet! Thank you so much 😊

[@pjmoseley243]

@@PaigeMariah ✌❤🌹

[@valentinefoster4243]

A good time was had by all!!.. Shouldn't be difficult to make friends here, people are friendly enough, just takes time..

[@PaigeMariah]

True!! 😊

[@SiEmon_E]

I feel for you Paige, London is a difficult place to make friends compared to other areas. The people are cool but just tend to be less outgoing. I know people who've lived there for years and struggled to extend friendships much beyond work circles. People tend to be more warm hearted and outgoing the further you go up North though generally.

[@SiEmon_E]

Nice vid, fun people, great setting good vibes all round, loved it. Glad things are picking up for you sis. 😉

[@ed1567]

Disclaimer to Americans: We don't do this on a regular basis. Drinking tea is just lazily getting out of bed and popping the kettle on.

[@Wonderwoman79G]

LOL

[@Maameelle78]

Innit? PG Tips mate!

[@rosegold973]

🤣🤣🤣

[@glastonbury4304]

Ed speak for yourself...lol

[@glastonbury4304]

@Bougie Barb our family and work do, definitely at 3pm , why not, great social simple thing to do , not as posh as a hotel, but definitely love sandwiches , cakes and tea in the afternoon break ...👍👍

[@ginaloveslife632]

Well look at these beautiful classy ladies gorgeous and classy❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🎉🎉And incredibly intelligent!!!! Keep living your best lives your best life ladies!!!!

[@PaigeMariah]

So sweet! Thank youuuu 😊❤️

[@LondonerbyYaroslavaKirichok]

I’ve seen this place on Instagram too, need to visit it ASAP 🙌🏻

[@ashleypattonn]

The BEST! This is my friends and I EVERY time we get together! Hours of fun and deep convos! Love it!

[@PaigeMariah]

yesss!!

[@startpage717]

You Guys are AWESOME! Intelligence and interesting conversations...Yes. "Doing positive things" thats correct Alex...Paige you ROCK! The Leader is BLAST! and was ready with ANOTHER outfit...Beautiful in all her Glory...

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you SO much!! 😆💖

[@cheznardi]

Loved this video and the cultural twist on having English tea....it is a revered British activity. Love the community that you ladies are creating....crossing boundaries and countries. I can anticipate great things coming out of the new friendships. Paige you are the consummate collaborator. Keep up the work👍🏾❤️....I am now encouraged to do tea at the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta.

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you so much!!

[@richt71]

Love afternoon tea. Best enjoyed like you did with good friends or family for a long afternoon. Good choice of hotel btw as they kindly let me use their bathroom throughout the night last May when I was volunteering throughout the night for walk the walk breast cancer night walk.

[@sayusaymee7722]

Hannah is so beautiful! Yaaaas Queen! 👑 This was such a wonderful vlog 🥰

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you soo much 😊💕

[@essencelevett7565]

I love it. This is everything I dream of for when I move to London in 2-3yrs. you ladies are life and beautiful!

[@PaigeMariah]

💖💖💖

[@Theresa_A4]

Listen, I need to move out to London in the new year! Idk what it is but my heart has always been longing to be in London for a long long time. London was always my first love before any other European country. This vlog just made me so happy. I love that you both have found a community of just great genuine people. It's what anyone could hope for. I'm an entry-level candidate I know it may be a long road but I'm going to work at this so hard, pray over it, save, and get sponsored by a company.

[@PaigeMariah]

Praying that it all works out for you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rochelleh2490]

Alex looks like Storm Reid in about 5/8 years

[@MsOster4]

That look like SO much fun.So important to have picture taking time. Can’t wait to see you all bicycling. I hope these outings continue for your utube also

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you Lisa!! 😊

[@NIKOYANPATRICE]

Great Vlog happy you are finding a circle of friends.

[@PaigeMariah]

❤️❤️

[@BeautywithMika]

Yasss black girl magic always great to see lots of laughs. More adventures to come

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you!! 😊💕

[@paulinemuthena6545]

An evening out and everybody has her phone out.Like kids.

[@azih8626]

@@paulinemuthena6545 ok? to get them angles period! u hating on an empty stomach and a cracked screen. sad!

[@ms.elizabethscircle6748]

This was lovely - I like the rapport that you ladies have.

[@talkinnmedia4535]

Happy Blessed Sunday Ms. Paige! I always wanted to have afternoon tea with my friends. .

[@PaigeMariah]

💖💖

[@idv8179]

The dark skin girl is so posh and cute😂

[@hannaha9162]

Haha THANK YOU!

[@justbe2590]

Hannah Ajala heeey beauty you are glowing girl you are the kinda of friend that make you love going out 😍😍positive vib 💕💕💕

[@hannaha9162]

@@justbe2590 so sweet!! Thanks lovely

[@kt4044]

lmaooooo alex and her photo directions haha i love it !! this was amazing paige !!

[@PaigeMariah]

Hahah thank you sooo much!!

[@silverhawk923]

I am genuinely happy you guys have found kindred spirits. This is what brings the world together

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much!

[@mizzpeemac4870]

If you ever wish to do Afternoon Tea again.Try Claridges OMG it was fantastic the service was unreal

[@PaigeMariah]

Thanks for the suggestion!!

[@clairf28]

The Dorchester is great too🤤I think you need to book like a year in advance for Claridges😦

[@mizzpeemac4870]

@@clairf28 I booked about 3months in advance for a birthday and it was so worth it.

[@michelleakua4812]

Omgosh I loved this! You all look beautiful & that afternoon tea spot is so pretty!

[@PaigeMariah]

💖💖💖

[@jilljackson3995]

I saw the woman with glasses studying for her PhD, on House Hunters London a couple of years ago. Glad to see her on this . She's gone throught a lot in life

[@glastonbury4304]

Not just London doing the 50% off , it's the whole of the UK 👍😉

[@PaigeMariah]

I figured! Thank you

[@glastonbury4304]

@@PaigeMariah so now you can get up to the Lakes for a nice break...lol

[@loveed1110]

This video definitely picked up my spirit. I was feeling low this morning into the evening but I feel better. I love to see this! Black successful women meeting and just bonding in such a way you young ladies did. Thank you Paige 💕💓

[@Citylivingguide]

This was so much fun to watch you beautiful ladies enjoying high tea. I loved having afternoon tea in London. During our last visit we went to Sketch (again) - beautiful interior (picture pink velvet lady finger chairs), live music and unique capsule bathrooms!

[@PaigeMariah]

Thanks so much! I still have to visit Sketch!!

[@SylvieFrizzy]

I loved reliving this day. Plenty more fun days to come forreal forreal x

[@PaigeMariah]

soo looking forward to it!! 💖

[@autumncolors1673]

I smiled and laughed the entire vlog! Loved this. You have the best "guest stars" in your vids 🤩

[@PaigeMariah]

aww yay!! so happy you enjoyed it!

[@Ash-pr6oi]

I love to see this, it's beautiful when people have good chemistry.

[@Lily-my6nd]

Loved this, such good vibes and a feel good video 🥰

[@PaigeMariah]

💖💖💖

[@shemickasimpson397]

I love this! This makes me want to visit even more! Study Abroad here i come. Paige I love your channel!!!!

[@PaigeMariah]

Yayyy so glad you enjoyed it 😊💕

[@heidinicole1159]

so much joy in this video:)

[@michaelwhite8256]

That was such a nice place. But over £40 is a lot for British tea, but after seeing that place... the ambiance though seemed to be very chill. Then you all's photoshoot too funny!!

[@PaigeMariah]

Haha thanks Michael!

[@Bloodworthdeb4869]

👄AWESOME Tea Brunch🍵🗼🌺💜High Tea Time🌻

[@PaigeMariah]

😊😊

[@GRTVO]

Such an enjoyable video. Watched from start to finish, the time just flew by. Thank you for sharing, really want to do a cream tea again some day.

[@PaigeMariah]

this makes me so happy!

[@chuckd.5971]

Yessss! Black Sister Love 💕 at afternoon tea! Friends who understand your career as a content creator is a big part of your life is great! The ladies seem amazing!

[@PaigeMariah]

Thanks so much!! 😊

[@JessicaHolmes]

Afternoon tea looked amazing. I went to a place in Hawaii with my best friend - it was such a fun experience. I’d love to do the real thing. Didn’t get a chance when I visited London. So happy that you’re making friends - genuine friends - and having meaningful conversations and making true & deep connections. That’s awesome. Now I’m gonna go check out the gram! I want to see your pics! 💜

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks soo much Jessica!!

[@liyah4504]

The lady with the short cut was servinggg ✨🙌🏾😍 ! I loved you guy’s vibe, such a beautiful scenery of gorgeous Black women💗

[@ayodeleshaihi]

So lovely! I love afternoon tea. I will definitely try that place. Thanks for sharing!

[@PaigeMariah]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@Jaiykk]

You make a good group of friends :)

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you!! 😊

[@nicolek931]

💞💞💞💞💞 Alex!!!! What a wonderful vlog!!! I love when Fierce formidable phenomenal women get together!! 😊😊😊

[@MsDessertJunkie]

You have totally found some new friends and you got a bargain afternoon tea. GO GIRL!

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks SO much!!

[@ChosenJudaHiTess_TheShemiTess]

Thank You Young Lady🕊️ For Sharing 🍵 w/Us. Going To Prepare My ☕ & 🥯 For Breakfast...9:15am EST In ATL🍑.

[@anniespeller6833]

What a beautiful girls day out and meeting new friends. Loved the hotel and the art of proper technique for drinking tea in Britain. Have you mastered the technique yet Paige? Besides the American young lady, what are the careers of the other two. From the food cart, what did you eat, such a variety to choose from? Oh, is this a five, four star hotel? Thanks for taking us on your "girls day out tea" and making new friends.

[@PaigeMariah]

Thanks for watching Annie! They’re in broadcast journalism! I had a little bit of everything!!

[@SkittzFola1]

You look amazing! And I’m soo glad you made some British girly friends 🥺 this is the growth we love to see!! And honestly tea is such a cute event to go with your friends

[@PaigeMariah]

Awww thank you so much 😭💖

[@jonsmith8582]

Whoa ! that was a fancy Dan tea , you all looked amazing , great to see you having a good time

[@PaigeMariah]

Thanks so much 😊

[@beaete]

I watched this with a smile on my face the whole time. Great vlog! 😊

[@PaigeMariah]

Yayyy thank you!! 😊😊

[@josephcrosby4832]

Paige! the photos you showed look amazing!! I have to go there when I find myself in London next!

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much Joseph! you definitely have to check it out!

[@heathergittens3223]

Afternoon tea is my favorite English thing to do. I heard that Fortnum and Mason is the top best place to go, too. Enjoy yourself.

[@PaigeMariah]

Thanks Heather!

[@brianalucinda4102]

What a beautiful group of women! You ladies are so inspiring and in powering! ❤️ looks like so much fun! Do any of your friends have their own channels?

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much!! nope, none of them have channels as of right now, sorry!

[@onlyoneofme7]

Sis! This video was so beautiful to watch! Loved every min!

[@PaigeMariah]

This makes me so happy! Thank you 😊💕

[@kurlygirl5061]

You all looked very beautiful ladies🥰 afternoon tea is one of my favourite catch up hobbies alongside the night time experience on the Emirates airline. I cant wait to start going out again soon Xx

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you so much! It was a great day 😊

[@QueenOyinkan]

Love bougie friends!! & this spot is fabuloussss!

[@ssatl8405]

This was cute 😀 Gonna check out your pictures on Instagram now.

[@PaigeMariah]

Yayyy thank you!

[@AuntyM66]

Hi Paige I am so glad that you formed a sisterhood with other Black British females. It is so nice realise that we have things in common. I am so happy that you got the chance to sample English tea and cakes.

[@PaigeMariah]

Thanks so much!! 😊

[@journeytothemosthigh5021]

Love it!! Teas are so fun! At the Plaza Hotel, last I checked it was about $70.00 for tea. I’m guessing that’s the normal rate.

[@PaigeMariah]

Wow!

[@Noname-tt5sj]

lovely ladies 🖤 ... glad you found some black british friends 🧡👸🏾

[@PaigeMariah]

❤️❤️

[@Ontrek9]

Thanks for letting me know I wasn't crazy when I was in London

[@Nan01040]

woah! the place looks FANCY but i would kiss " etiquette " goodbye while this yummy desserts in-front of me,,,xD thank you Paige! enjoyed the video

[@PaigeMariah]

hahah I totally understand! thanks soo much for watching

[@xMaiaMalikx]

This was such a cute vlog!💜

[@PaigeMariah]

Awww thank you! 😊💕

[@Dejadoesit]

Loveeee seeing this wishing I could get out here and meet some people

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you! & hopefully it can happen soon!

[@philipmason9537]

If you had Afternoon Tea at a 5 star hotel in Mayfair or Knightsbridge it costs up to £80 !

[@LadyLeoASMR]

The tea tutorial I never knew I needed! London is # 3 on my list of places to live out of America... use to #1 pre-kids... anyway... I’ve been told by natives that as a black woman with a black daughter DO NOT MOVE TO LONDON. I still want to. U ladies all look so Beautiful 🥰

[@carolt2198]

That was so much fun. I was smiling the entire vlog, 4 sassy and classy black women.

[@PaigeMariah]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lorrella8571]

That was such a fun vlog. Glad you finally found some black Brits to bond with 😊

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you!! 😊

[@alexpump8611]

I never noticed how pretty your eyes are

[@PaigeMariah]

aww thank you!!

[@puffymuffin9064]

Hi Paige glad you meet some friends in the UK enjoy

[@PaigeMariah]

thank you!!

[@ptrisonic]

Paige, I regret moving from London to the 'States now!!! Pete

[@leelaturanga5461]

I used to walk past that hotel every Saturday - so glad that you guys had fun! Those cakes, sandwiches and scones look lethal :- D

[@PaigeMariah]

So good!

[@zedthemillennial6525]

I'm sorry what was that breathing thing y'all were doing 😆That part on sisterhood got me, it's so nice when you meet your tribe

[@davejenkins64]

Hi Paige. It is UK wide the eat out scheme and is funded by the Uk goverment in August with some venues taking it on themselves to extend in September. Great video 👌👌👌

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks Dave!!

[@BriAri13]

Come on outfit change, Hannah!! 👏🏾👏🏾 This was so cute!!

[@PaigeMariah]

😆😆💖

[@bluepeter128]

Look you had a great day and experience.

[@maskedgymnast9699]

Nice!

[@oddsbooke6073]

those photos are FIIIIRRRE

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank youuu 😆💕

[@crazycatlady312]

So cute 😍

[@maryflowers4731]

Great video, stay safe!!!

[@PaigeMariah]

Thanks Mary!!