Chado Tea Room

For a modestly priced, delicious afternoon tea service, this longtime retail shop and tea room with locations in Little Tokyo, Pasadena, Hollywood and Torrance offers afternoon tea selection for $29 per person. Each attendee receives a three-tiered rack of assorted sandwiches, a scone with cream and jam, macarons and butter cookies, plus a pot of tea. Given the shop’s retail selection of over 200 loose-leaf artisan teas, the varieties run the gamut here, with dozens of black and green teas to choose from. If you’re looking to make afternoon tea feel even more special, you can also upgrade to the Celebration Tea, which includes tea-infused chocolates, your choice of soup or salad and wine-inspired teas served over ice. Visitors can also purchase single cups or try the tea tasting, which includes a lesson in the drink’s history, origins and production.