OSAKA, May 02 (News On Japan) –
A 5,000-yen afternoon tea set offered on the UK Pavilion of the Osaka-Kansai Expo has sparked criticism, prompting an apology from the British Embassy.
The controversy emerged because the Expo entered its nineteenth day, drawing massive crowds in the course of the Golden Week holidays. While the Indian Pavilion, delayed by development setbacks, opened on May 1st, consideration turned to the UK Pavilion when a customer raised issues on social media.
A girl who visited the pavilion’s restaurant together with her household on April twenty seventh mentioned she ordered the 5,000-yen afternoon tea set however acquired just one scone, regardless that the menu said there can be two. Furthermore, the tea was served in a paper cup with a teabag, and not using a teapot, and the quantity of scorching water was reportedly inadequate.
She famous that whereas she personally had no objection to the paper cup, her son—a day tea fanatic—had anticipated conventional dishware and was dissatisfied by the presentation.
After she posted pictures and feedback on-line, responses flooded in, with remarks like “paper cups are disappointing.” The scenario drew better consideration after a video posted by the UK authorities’s Expo consultant confirmed tea being served in a ceramic cup, prompting the lady to ship a message to the embassy expressing her hopes for enchancment.
The embassy replied with a courteous apology and an invite to a tea gathering. On the afternoon of May 1st, the British Embassy up to date its official social media, stating that some providers had already been improved following the suggestions.
According to the replace, tea is now served in ceramic cups on the UK Pavilion.