Is it ever appropriate to bring your own tea bags to a restaurant. . .?

Question

and order only hot water with lemon?

Answer 1

Yes, and I suggest you line your coat pockets with aluminium foil before heading out, this way, when the waitress brings you the rolls and butter, you can slide them into your pockets with no messy cleanup. I do it all the time. Good luck!

Answer 2

LOL... I do this all the time!, but mostly because I don't like the wimpy-tasting black tea that's usually served at American restaurants.

I just carry a "good" teabag or two from home in my purse in a ziptop bag, then order "hot tea" when I get to a restaurant (usually the tea bag comes on the side, unopened... guess it might be prudent to ask to make sure it will though).
Personally, I also ask for a small amount of whole milk, but then I like my tea English-style.

I am therefore paying for the hot water (and the milk), which should satisfy them, but using my own teabag with it, which makes me a happy camper. I'm reasonably subtle about using my own teabag, but I don't hesitate to ask for more hot water later and may use that with a second teabag from my purse if I'm there long enough.)

(I don't worry about asking them not to include the lemon --since I'm having milk instead-- because that confuses them too much and I can always plop it in my ice water, or use it with water to "wash" my sticky hands if necessary.)


Diane B.

Answer 3

the owner is an fool. besides the undeniable fact that, next time only order the nice and cozy tea and quite of creating use of their bag, only use yours. i don't have self belief the guy even stated something. If a number of those solutions that individuals placed are precise about the eating position being to blame for something you eat on there premises is precise, then human beings does no longer manage to take Asprin even as sitting at a table or supply their children a milk bottle or maybe enable a toddler drink from the ****, haha. So next time do exactly it and tell the bastard to close up and fee you for a warm Tea. i like that you stated that you'll pay the cost for only warm water. As a server i imagine it truly is cool.

Answer 4

Yes I don't see why you couldn't just order a hot cup of water with lemon....so yes give it a try.

Answer 5

I work at a restraunt & I'm pretty sure it would be ok as long as you're not advertising. I've seen people bring 2 liters of pepsi into a coke establishment, now that I say isn't okay.

Answer 6

it's not "appropriate" but people do it
if the restaurant doesn't use your brand or you use a specialty tea that they don't serve then yes it's o.k. but don't be surprised if they charge you for the hot water
a better solution would be to wait till you are home to have your tea.

Answer 7

As long as you wear pants and underware... Im sure it will be fine.


No jacket required!

And no tea bagging the waitstaff, they hate that!

Seriously though... Most people like their own brand of tea so, it is fine and perfectly understood in most cases. Just ask for a cup of boiling water.

Answer 8

It's rather cheap, but if you are discreet it probably wouldn't be an issue (with the restaurant). Just treat your bill as if you paid for any "homemade" beverages and tip accordingly.

Answer 9

I don't know if it is appropriate, but if the restaurant wants your business, they will cooperate and give you service with a smile.

Answer 10

Personally I would have to say no. Most resturants don't like carry ins. However, I really don't think the wait staff would care as long as you tipped well.