Afternoon tea....without any tea
May 14, 2019, 5:41 am
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. Pitchforks on the platform at Hatton Cross, no doubt ... 
.But, if tomato juice isn't acceptable, how about Appletise? Many years ago, at college, I had a friend who insisted a mix of Appletise and Coke really was the drink of choice. Disgusting though it may sound, in actuality it wasn't too bad - so perhaps we shouldn't actually rule any such combinations out.
In the interests of research, I shall however accede to the taste buds and analytical mastermind that is c-w-s to conduct this vital research. Well, that and I'm not wasting my Avios on such frivolity ...
May 14, 2019, 5:42 am
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I'm southern Irish, though been living in London 13 years. What I can tell you is that my parents have 'dinner' at about 1pm (when I would have lunch!) and then 'tea' at around 7pm. And it always includes a cup of tea. I think my parents couldn't deal with the ideal of a meal with "tea" in the name not including a cup of tea.
May 14, 2019, 5:57 am
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I'm southern Irish, though been living in London 13 years. What I can tell you is that my parents have 'dinner' at about 1pm (when I would have lunch!) and then 'tea' at around 7pm. And it always includes a cup of tea. I think my parents couldn't deal with the ideal of a meal with "tea" in the name not including a cup of tea.
t+1 £5
+2 £7
+3 £9
then just load whatever sandwich/cakes onto a cart for display?
This feels like the concept of the true afternoon tea yet quick and fun..
May 14, 2019, 6:24 am
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The hot water is flipping FOC so no excuse in my book for BA not taking the margin hit on the combo and doing the right thing here.
PS I like the word beverage and don’t get to use it often enough so this thread is ideal !
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May 14, 2019, 6:26 am
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The way the market place works, either people will buy it, or it will be enhanced away. A bit like all business.
May 14, 2019, 8:12 am
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I'm southern Irish, though been living in London 13 years. What I can tell you is that my parents have 'dinner' at about 1pm (when I would have lunch!) and then 'tea' at around 7pm. And it always includes a cup of tea. I think my parents couldn't deal with the ideal of a meal with "tea" in the name not including a cup of tea.
May 14, 2019, 8:19 am
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May 14, 2019, 8:52 am
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May 14, 2019, 9:09 am
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I'm southern Irish, though been living in London 13 years. What I can tell you is that my parents have 'dinner' at about 1pm (when I would have lunch!) and then 'tea' at around 7pm. And it always includes a cup of tea. I think my parents couldn't deal with the ideal of a meal with "tea" in the name not including a cup of tea.
May 14, 2019, 9:09 am
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May 14, 2019, 9:46 am
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what is telling is they have essentially lifted the story from FT but choose to get their own picture so that the could hide half of the two page spread, wracked in one opposing comment to provide a pretender or balance. #CheapJournalism .
May 14, 2019, 10:21 am
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Agreed. In my youth I had school dinners, unless provided with a pack lunch; and in the evening I would - and still do - eat tea at home, unless going out for dinner or having a fish supper. Simple.
