Los Angeles

American Girl Cafe
[Tea room]
189 The Grove Drive; 877-AG-PLACE
* Afternoon tea.
* Private parties.
* Child-friendly.
At the American Girl Place retail shop. Tea served daily at 2.30 and 4pm; reservations required. >

Bricks & Scones
[Tea room and merchant]
403 N. Larchmont Boulevard; 323-463-0811
* Tea lounge in Hancock Park area near Larchmont Medical Building.
* Cream tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot or mug.
* Take-out available.
* Outdoor seating.
* Internet access.
Open Monday through Friday 7.30am to 9pm; Saturday 8am to 10pm; Sunday 8am to 9pm. Extended pre-Xmas hours. Gluten-free pastries available. Dog-friendly outdoor patio. 12/09  

Chado Tea Room 
[Tea room and merchant]
8422-1/2 West Third Street; 323-655-2056
A wall of wonderful teas from all over the world including some premium rare teas. Great warm service in a serene room with friendly owners and some wonderful sandwiches, sweets and a nice welcome. (by Robert Wemischner) Updated (by Danielle) 2/7 Updated 12/10
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Chado Tea Room Terasaki Garden Cafe 
[Tea room and merchant]
Japanese American National Museum
110 N. Central Avenue; 213-258-2581
* EurAsian style at a cultural venue in the Little Tokyo neighbourhood.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Outdoor seating.
Open daily 11am to 6pm. Accessible from the Museum during public hours. Discount for museum members. 7/8

Clementine 
[Tea room]
1751 Easley Avenue; 310-552-1080
* Bistro style at a bakery across from Century City Mall.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Off-site catering.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* On-site parking.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Friday 7am to 7.30pm; Saturday 8am to 5pm. Afternoon tea served Thursdays from 3 to 5pm; reservations required. 9/08 

Four Seasons Hotel 
[Tea room]
300 South Doheny Drive; 310-273-2222 
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Green Tea Terrace 
[Tea merchant]
1037 Westwood Boulevard; 310-443-9910
Open Sunday through Tuesday 11am to 9pm; Wednesday through Saturday to 11pm. (by mag) ~

Hotel Bel-Air 
[Tea room]
701 Stone Canyon Road; 310-472-1211
* Afternoon tea.
Hours Monday through Friday, 3 to 4pm; Saturday 3.30 to 4pm. Reservations suggested. T
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Hwa Sun Ji Tea & Coffee  
[Tea room]
3960 Wilshire Boulevard; 213-382-5302
* Korean style dessert cafe located in the Koreatown neighbourhood.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, whatever.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Credit cards. 
Open Monday through Saturday 12noon to 12midnight; Sunday 12noon to 11pm. 6/08 

Lady Effie's Tea Parlor
[Tea room]
453 East Adams Boulevard; 213-749-2204
Afternoon tea served Tuesday through Sunday, 12noon to 4pm, in a restored Victorian home. Reservations required. Private tea parties. (by Lady Effie's Tea Parlor) 3H  Updated 8/08
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Lupicia Fresh Tea
[Tea merchant]
Century City
10250 Santa Monica Boulevard; 310-843-9832
* Japanese style.
* Located in a shopping mall near Avenue of the Stars.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags.
* Iced teas, caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm; Sunday 11am to 6pm. (by lupiciamanager) 6/7 9/7
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Marcelita L’Art et Le Thé
[Tea room and merchant]
8314-8316 West 3rd Street; 323-424-3482
* Bistro style at a boutique in Mid-city West.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 7pm. 12/09 4/10

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
[Tea room]
506 S. Grand Avenue; 213-612-1562
* Hotel tea room.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea, cream tea.
Tea served daily from 2 to 5pm in Rendezvous Court. Tea cozies used at tea service offered for sale. (by a2z) O

Pacific Dining Car 
[Tea room]
1310 West Sixth Street; 213-483-6000
* American style restaurant.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
Tea served daily 3 to 5.30pm. Reservations suggested. Updated 11/08
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SipTea  
[Tea room and merchant]
852 South Broadway (9th); 213-622-8007
* Asian contemporary style in the city downtown.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot or take-out cup.
* Iced teas, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone. 
* Internet access.
* Credit cards. 
Open Tuesday through Thursday 11am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm. 8/08 9/08

Ten Ren Tea and Ginseng  
[Tea merchant]
727 North Broadway; 213-626-8844

That Yarn Store  
[Tea merchant]
5028 Eagle Rock Boulevard; 323-256-9276
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings. 
* Credit cards. 
7/08

Urth Caffe  
[Tea room and merchant]
451 South Hewitt Street; 213-797-4534
* Coffeehouse serving good tea located in the city downtown.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Veg*n menu choices. 
* Organic products.
* Take-out available.
* Credit cards. 
Open daily. 10/08

Wyndham Checkers Hotel 
[Tea room]
535 South Grand Avenue; 213-624-1000

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Aroma Tea Shop 
[Tea merchant]
302 Sixth Avenue (Richmond); 415-668-3788
Open daily 11am to 7pm
1806 Polk Street (Chinatown); 415-409-2288
Open daily 10.30am to 6pm
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Gong-fu tea service.
* Tea tastings.
* Credit cards.
Open daily 11am to 7pm. Teapots and accessories. 1/08 Updated (by Haymen Da Luz, owner) 8/08 Updated 8/11

Blest Tea 
[Tea merchant]
752 Grant Avenue (at Clay - Chinatown); 415-951-8516
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
* Credit cards.
Open daily 11am to 7pm. Specialty is Taiwan teas. 9/11

Crown & Crumpet 
[Tea room and merchant]
207 Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point; 415-771-4252
* Victorian English style.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea and teabags served in a teapot.
* Take-out available.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties; seats 20.
* Credit cards.
Open Sunday through Thursday 11am to 6pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 9pm. Reservations recommended for tea service. Teapots and accessories. 10/08 8/11

DarTEAling Lounge 
[Tea room and merchant]
470 Third Street (at Stillman); 415-644-0142
* Old World style in the SOMA neighbourhood.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Tea served Wednesday through Sunday 11am to 5pm. Reservations recommended. 6/10 9/10

dynasTEA/ Tea Room 
[Tea room and merchant]
1390 Pacific Avenue; 415-931-8620
* A good cuppa any time.
* Asian style tea service.
* Tea served in teapot or gaiwan.
* Smoke-free.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Private parties for adults.
* Credit cards.
Hours Tuesday through Saturday, 12noon to 10pm. Sunday and Monday, parties of six or more by reservation only. (by owner) Q

EURA Café and Tea Lounge 
[Tea room and merchant]
704 Post Street; 415-440-0665
* Tea lounge or tea bar.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Fair Trade products.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Open Monday through Thursday 10am to 10pm; Saturday to 8pm; Sunday to 6pm. Pan-Asian cuisine.  (by gam) / Updated (by Patricia) 9/08 

The Fairmont Hotel 
[Tea room]
950 Mason Street; 415-772-5000
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Farley's 
[Tea room]
1315 18th Street; 415-648-1545
Hours weekdays 6.30am to 10pm; weekends from 8am. (by BAr) T

frjtz 
[Tea room]
Ghiradelli Square, 900 Northpoint (Larkin); 415-928-3886
* Tea bar/lounge.
Open daily; seasonal hours. T

frjtz 
[Tea room]
Hayes Valley, 579 Hayes Street (Laguna); 415-864-7654
* Tea bar/lounge.
Hours Monday through Thursday, 9am to 10pm; Friday and Saturday to 12midnight; Sunday 10am to 9pm. T 

The Garden Court Restaurant at the Palace Hotel 
[Tea room]
2 New Montgomery Street; 415-546-5010
* Hotel restaurant in a landmark or historic building.
* Located in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat - No jeans, please!
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Child-friendly.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Credit cards.
Afternoon teas served Saturday from 1 to 3pm. All teas are from Harney & Sons. (by Matthew Takeda) 03/03. Updated (by maciasfam) M /
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Golden Gate Hotel 
[Tea room]
775 Bush Street; 800-835-1118 or 415-392-3702

Henry's House of Coffee  
[Tea room and merchant]
1618 Noriega Street; 415-681-9363
* Coffeehouse serving good tea.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Take-out available.
August 2001~

Imperial Tea Court 
[Tea room and merchant]
Ferry Building Market Place
1 Ferry Building Plaza #27; 415-544-9830
* Chinese style.
* Loose leaf teas.
Open daily except Monday 10am to 6pm; Thursday and Friday to 7pm. >
Review of this tea shop.

Jadebrook Teahouse 
[Tea room]
946 Leavenworth Street; 415-775-4227
By appointment only.

Japanese Tea Garden 
[Tea room]
Golden Gate Park

Katia's Russian Tea Room 
[Tea room]
600 Fifth Avenue; 415-668-9292
* Russian style; samovar in use.
* Located in the city downtown.
* Cream tea, dessert tea 
* Loose leaf teas served in a samovar.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Private tea parties outside regular hours.
Open Wednesday through Friday 11.30am to 2.30pm; Wednesday through Sunday 5pm to closing. Cream tea and dessert tea served during regular restaurant hours; afternoon tea and Royal tea served by reservation to groups only. Tea served in Russian tea glasses. 10/06 8/11 

Leland Tea Company 
[Tea room and merchant]
1416 Bush Street; 415-346-4832
* Old World style in a historic or landmark building.
* Stand-alone tea room located in the city downtown.
* Come as you are! Jeans, shorts, etc. are fine.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in teapot or teacup.
* Iced teas, chai, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Tea tastings.
* Fair Trade products.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Private parties for adults and children during regular and extended hours.
* We love Red Hatters!
* Off-site catering.
* Internet access.
* Live music.
* Credit cards.
Open daily 10am to 7pm. Reservations suggested for large groups. Updated 8/11
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Lovejoy's Tea Room 
[Tea room and merchant]
1351 Church Street; 415-648-5895
* Traditional English style at an antiques/gift shop in the Noe Valley area.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu chocies.
* Take-out available.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties; seats 20.
* "Male-friendly" - décor and service are comfortable for everyone.
* Gift certificates.
* Credit cards.
Open Wednesday through Sunday 11am to 6pm; last seating at 5pm. Reservations recommended. (by Charles McLaughlin III) Updated (by John McCluskey) 11/00 Updated 4/10
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Lupicia Fresh Tea 
[Tea merchant]
Westfield San Francisco Centre
845 Market Street, Lower Level; 415-512-6776
* Located in a shopping mall near Union Square.
* Loose leaf teas.
* Samples of prepared teas.
* Caffeine-free selections.
Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 8.30pm; Sunday 10am to 7pm. Japanese tea company. 9/6 Updated 8/11

Mandarin Oriental Hotel 
[Tea room]
222 Sansome Street; 415-276-9888
Pan-Asian style afternoon tea and Royal tea served daily in MO Lounge 2.30 to 4.30pm. Dress business casual. Reservations recommended. Updated 8/11

Neiman-Marcus (The Rotunda) 
[Tea room]
150 Stockton Street; 415-362-3900
* Department store restaurant in the city downtown.
* Dress casual but neat.
* Afternoon tea, Royal tea, dessert tea.
* Pyramid-style teabags served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Private tea parties.
* Credit cards.
Afternoon tea served Sunday through Thursday 2.30 to 4pm, Friday and Saturday 2.30 to 5pm in the Level 4 Rotunda. < 8/11
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O Izakaya Lounge at Hotel Kabuki
[Tea room]
1625 Post Street; 415-614-5431
* Japanese style hotel lounge located in Japantown neighbourhood.
* Dress casual but neat.
* A good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
Tea available accompanied by small plates and desserts served daily. 1/08 Updated 8/11 

Om Shan Tea [Tea room and merchant]
233 14th Street (at Natoma); 415-522-1832
* Contemporary Indian style located in the Mission district.
* Private tea parties only; no scheduled tea service.
* Loose leaf tea serve in a teapot.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Vegan menu.
* Organic products.
* Tea tastings; tea classes/workshops.
* Barrier-free.
* Private tea parties for adults; seats 50.
Shop open daily 12noon to 12midnight. Tea accessories. 5/09 1/11

Pearlina [Tea room]
210 Columbus Avenue (at Pacific); 415-262-999
* A good cuppa any time.
* Bubble tea.
* Chai.
Open weekdays 7am to 7pm; weekends 9am to 8pm. +

Peet's Coffee & Tea  
[Tea merchant]
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Red Blossom Tea Company 
[Tea merchant]
831 Grant Avenue; 415-395-0868
* Located in Chinatown
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Tea tastings. 
Open daily from 10am. Chinese teas and herbs. Tea accessories. (by Kencha) 1/7 Updated 9/08 2/10
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Quang Suong Food Co. 
[Tea merchant]
783 Clay Street; 415-781-1520

Rainbow Grocery
[Tea merchant]
1745 Folsom Street (13th); 415-863-0620
Mission district co-op with a large selection of packaged loose and teabag tea and tisanes. Open daily 9am to 9pm. (by Rich from San Francisco) 02/02 Updated 9/11

Real Food Company
[Tea merchant]
2164 Polk Street; 415-673-7420

The Redwood Room at The Clift Hotel 
[Tea room]
495 Geary Street; 415-775-4700
Afternoon tea Monday through Saturday 3 to 5pm.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel 
[Tea room]
600 Stockton Street; 415-296-7465
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Samovar Tea Lounge
[Tea room and merchant]
498 Sanchez Street, Mission/Castro neighbourhood; 415-626-4700
Open daily 10am to 10pm.
730 Howard Street, Yerba Buena Gardens; 415-227-9400
Open Sunday through Wednesday 10am to 8pm; Thursday through Saturday 10am to 9pm.
297 Page Street, Zen Valley neighbourhood; 415-861-0303
Open Monday through Friday 8am to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 10pm.
* Eclectic Eurasian style tea bar/lounge.
* Afternoon tea, dessert tea, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf tea served in teapot, samovar, or take-out cup.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Tea tastings.
3H Updated 2/09
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Secret Garden Tea House 
[Tea room and merchant]
721 Lincoln Way; 415-566-8834
* American country style at a gift shop in the Sunset neighbourhood.
* Afternoon tea, cream tea, dessert tea, theme teas.
* Loose leaf teas served in a teapot.
* Child-friendly.
* Private tea parties for adults and children.
* Credit cards.
Open Tuesday through Friday 12noon to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 11.30am to 5.30pm. Closed first Tuesday of each month. Reservations recommended. Tea accessories. (by owner) M N 12/7
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Spike's Coffees & Teas 
[Tea room and merchant]
4119 19th Street (19th/Castro); 415-626-5573
6.30am to 7pm daily.

Stanford Court Lobby 
[Tea room]
905 California & Powell; 415-989 3500
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Stouffer Renaissance Stanford Court Hotel 
[Tea room]
905 California Street; 415-989-3500

Taj Mahal 
[Tea merchant]
530 Ellis Street; 415-474-5841

Tal-y-Tara Tea & Polo Shoppe 
[Tea room]
6439 California Street; 415-751-9275
Richmond/Seacliff region of San Francisco. Has a nice patio and yes, they are also a polo shoppe. (by Diane R-R) February 2001

Teavana 
[Tea room and merchant]
2164 Polk Street; 415-775-1088
* Tea lounge or tea bar.
* Afternoon tea, theme teas, a good cuppa any time.
* Loose leaf teas and teabags served in teapot or teacup.
* Bubble tea.
* Iced teas, chai, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Smoke-free; barrier-free.
* Child-friendly.
* Outdoor seating.
* Internet access.
* Credit cards.
Open daily, 8am to 9pm. (by owner) ^

Teaz Me Fusion Café 
[Tea room]
Westfield San Francisco Centre, 865 Market Street
* Located in a shopping mall in an historic or landmark building.
* Bubble tea.
* Iced teas, chai, tea beverages, caffeine-free selections.
* Vegetarian menu choices.
* Take-out available.
* Child-friendly.
* Gift certificates.
Open Monday through Saturday 9.30am to 8pm; Sunday 11am to 6pm. Hot and chilled teas, light meals. Located in the Concourse food court. 9/06

Ten Ren Tea 
[Tea merchant]
949 Grant Avenue; 415-362-0656

Vital T Leaf 
[Tea merchant]
The Shops @ 1044, 1044 Grant Avenue; 415-981-2388
905 Grand Avenue; 415-981-9322
1199 Pacific Avenue; 415-982-8989
* Chinese style tea bar located in Chinatown area.
* Loose leaf teas served in teapot or gaiwan.
* Gong-fu tea service.
* Tea tastings.
* Caffeine-free selections.
* Credit cards.
No regular tea service but you can taste your selection of teas before you buy. 1/7 2/09 

The Westin-St. Francis Hotel 
[Tea room]
335 Powell Street; 415-397-7000
Review of this tea room.

Whole Foods 
[Tea merchant]
1765 California Street; 415-674-0500
They stock a good range of organic and specialty teas. July 2000 (by Oliver Masciarotte) 

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