Our afternoon tea date with the girls had quite a few twists and turns. We only discovered the day before our reservation that tickets for Huntington Library need to be booked separately to access the Tea Room. We had to cancel and rebook, which was a bit of a hassle.
Out of all the afternoon tea spots I've been to, this one is probably the least decorated. I guess the idea is to have everyone focus on chatting or enjoying the view of the flowers outside? The portion sizes were generous, and we ended up packing most of it to go. The small bites were decent, but the tea itself wasn't anything special. The tea bags started to taste bitter after just a short steep, and we had to keep pouring it out or adding hot water to make it drinkable.
Overall, it was a decent experience, but probably a one-time thing. I don't think I'll be coming back.
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
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