“So apart from it looking like a toilet floor there’s a bag in the cup, another on the ‘floor’ but the tea caddy looks new/unopened,” one critic noted.
“So this must be a real fan of the tea as obviously bought more than one tin of the stuff unless they work at Netflix and got freebie.”
Supporters Push Back
Not everyone agreed with the outrage. Some defended the duchess, arguing there was nothing inappropriate about the clip.
“I don’t know what people are criticising her about this time. I see nothing wrong with this video! The tea looks good. The mug is cute. What’s the deal people?” one Instagram user wrote.
Another added: “I don’t get what the issue is… so confusing… while she isn’t my favourite… pouring hot water onto a mug for tea… not that horrible.”
One supporter even suggested the backlash may have been part of a broader strategy: “Oh come on. She wanted her post to go viral! And you just proved it! Good strategy!”
Product Changes at As Ever
The online debate comes as reports surface that several As Ever products have quietly been removed from the brand’s website, including its shortbread cookie mix and crepe mix.