Actress and producer Zainab Balogun has shared her astonishment after being charged ₦10,000 for a single cup of green tea at a Lagos restaurant.
In an Instagram post, Balogun explained that she visited the restaurant with a friend and decided to order only tea, as she wasn’t hungry. The beverage came served in a pot with a large cup, and she enjoyed it without checking the price.
“My mouth dropped so much I was hoping the people sitting next to me didn’t see that flies were catching my mouth,” she joked. “What do you mean you boiled water, put two tea bags, and it was ₦10,000?”
When the bill was presented, Balogun admitted she couldn’t argue, having already consumed the tea. She humorously noted that she regretted not taking photos to make the experience feel more worthwhile.
“I should have joined another lady doing a photo shoot. You must use your money and the space well,” she added.
The actress concluded that the incident was a lesson in being mindful of dining choices. “But I didn’t, and that’s how I paid ₦10,000 for tea in Lagos. There’s tea at home. This will not happen again,” she said, vowing to brew her own tea moving forward.
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