"I just don’t understand the desire to buy a premium-priced beverage, and drink it out if a paper cup with a plastic lid."

I had a friend who always requested a "to go" cup even if we were sitting in.

I always find the coffee from such places is too strong for my taste and it's impossible to get them to make is weaker, or even to understand that I might want it weaker. I should stick to hot chocolate (with cream and marshmallows and chocolate sprinkles... drool).

But I have to agree that tea rooms are the way to go.