Traditional English Afternoon Tea
A Full Silver Service Tea in our tea room and rose garden — loose-leaf tea, finger sandwiches, scones with Devon cream and a selection of sweets.
Unhurried, unplugged and properly English.
Every cup is poured at the table, only ever from loose leaf. Ladies are seated first. Phones are switched off — and our staff will gladly take your photograph out in the rose garden afterwards.
How to reserve your table
Reservations are essential and taken by telephone only, so we can speak with every guest personally.
Call exactly one week ahead
Phones open at 10:00am the week prior — on Saturday for a Saturday seating, Sunday for a Sunday seating.
Choose 1:00 or 4:00
We'll confirm your party size and seating, and add you to our waiting list if the day is full.
Private parties: one month ahead
Birthdays, bridal showers and celebrations can be booked up to a month in advance.
Private parties & special teas
Birthdays & Showers
Reserve the tea garden for a milestone birthday, bridal or baby shower. Book up to one month ahead.
Themed Teas
From a candlelit period-dress tea to our planned monthly Tea Dance in the garden, weather permitting.
Tea at Home
Can't make it to Pasadena? Our Virtual Afternoon Tea Hampers bring the Cottage to your table.
See hampers →Afternoon tea FAQs
Can I book online or by email?
Not at present — all reservations are taken by telephone at (626) 793-3337, opening at 10:00am exactly one week before your seating.
Is it "high tea" or "afternoon tea"?
Afternoon tea! In England, high tea is a hearty evening meal. What we serve is the traditional afternoon ritual of tea, sandwiches, scones and sweets.
What if I forget my jacket and tie?
Don't worry — we keep jackets and ties on hand to lend to gentlemen who arrive unprepared.
Can children attend?
Yes, young guests aged 4 and up are welcome at afternoon tea.
Can I take photographs?
To keep the tea room peaceful we ask that phones stay off and no photos are taken inside. Our staff are delighted to photograph your party in the rose garden.
Do you accommodate dietary needs?
Please mention any dietary requirements when you call, and we'll do our very best to accommodate.
ReservationsYour table in England awaits.
Weekend afternoon tea is reserved by telephone only — lines open at 10am, exactly one week before your seating.