Britain responds after Expo 2025 afternoon tea brews outrage

British pavilion at Osaka expo improves afternoon tea set after online stir

The British pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka has improved the quality of its 5,000 yen afternoon tea set, with the drinks now served in ceramics instead of paper cups, following online criticism. "We have improved a part of our service after it has been brought to our attention…

British pavilion at expo improves afternoon tea set after online stir

The British pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka has improved the quality of its 5,000 yen ($35) afternoon tea set, with the drinks now served in ceramics instead of paper cups, following online criticism.

Britain responds after Expo 2025 afternoon tea brews outrage

Earlier this week, a post deploring the overall quality of the pavilion's tea set — including 'a tea bag stuck in a paper cup' — went viral on X.

The indignation of Japanese visitors was such that the British embassy was forced to apologize on social networks.

Britain’s $45 afternoon tea set served with paper cups at Osaka Expo seen to be in bad taste

A post deploring the quality of the tea set – including “a tea bag stuck in a paper cup” – went viral on X. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The British Embassy has announced that it has made some improvements to its service after complaints about the afternoon tea at the British Pavilion were shared on social media.