Location: La Mesa Village
Prices: Moderate
Good for: Christmas tea! If I had a niece, I would bring her here in a second... I can't wait for my goddaughter to be old enough for a fancy tea.
Pros: Wonderful service, cozy shabby chic setting, great food and tea.
Cons: You will leave with copious amounts of liquid sloshing around in your stomach. Also, though not necessarily a con, be prepared for a 98% female clientele, most of whom are under age 12 or over age 65.
Ratings and Recommendations:
9/10 - The Queen Victoria Tea - this is an all-inclusive tea option that includes 5 tea-sized courses. I was slightly skeptical about the portion sizes because (1) I am a huge pig, and (2) this is America, so bigger = better. However, I was perfectly stuffed and sated at the end of teatime. I understand that the menu changes each week, so this was the Queen Victoria special that we enjoyed:
- Mini tasting cup of eggnog
- Delicious cauliflower soup with paprika, and a wee cheesy walnut tart with a bite of Granny Smith apple
- Assorted tea sandwiches and savories - cucumber, watercress, cheese, sundried tomato, chicken salad
- Fresh fruit
- Assorted tea desserts - tiramisu bite, pistachio macaroon, cinnamon twist, and mini bread pudding with whiskey sauce
- Freshly baked currant scones with lemon curd, berry jam, and clotted cream
- Plus, lots of TEA!! We tasted the Christmas Blend, the Buccaneer, and the Blue Mountain (my favorite!)
How fun! I've never been to a real tea!
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