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Saturday, May 30, 2015

TEA TIME

ADDRESS: 542 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
CROSS STREETS: Between Hamilton & University
FWY ACCESS: 101 near Hwy 82

WEBSITE: tea-time.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook (rarely used)
PHONE: 650-328-2877
EMAIL: contact@tea-time.com or via form on website

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Mon-Sat - 9:30a-6p
  • Sun - 10a-6p

PARKING: Street & public garages
CAPACITY: Call to discuss your event needs
RESERVATIONS: Recommended, especially on weekends; required for classes
GIFT SHOP: Yes
WC: Yes

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: Yes
DRESS: Come as you are
CATERING: Take-away

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Call ahead to discuss. Gluten-free available
PRICE: $18.99

DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: Simple and attractive with clean lines, cane chairs, and lots of teapots displayed on the walls
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: Crumpets with inventive toppings

UNIQUE ASPECTS: Tea classes & food pairing classes
OWNED BY: Tim Pham & Thao Nguyen
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: A variety of diverse eateries including an English pub!
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1995
LISTING UPDATED: May 2015
MENU

High Tea for One 
Your choice of hot or iced tea
Choice of two tea sandwiches
One mushroom tartlet or spring roll
A scone with Devonshire cream, lemon curd,
& strawberry preserves
One petit four & one mini eclair
$18.99
Add a side salad ~ 3.00

High Tea for Two 
One large pot of tea or two regular pots
Choice of four tea sandwiches
Two mushroom tartlets or spring rolls
Two scones with Devonshire cream, lemon
curd, & strawberry preserves
Two petit fours & two mini eclairs
$36.99
Add two side salads ~ 6.00

Children’s Tea
(10 years & under)
Your choice of tea or apple juice
Two cream cheese & strawberry preserves
sandwiches
Two pizza bagel bites
A mini sweet & a scoop of ice cream
$13.00



Cheese Platter & Tea
Your choice of hot or iced tea
Smoked gouda, blue, & brie cheeses
Mixed nuts & crackers
Fresh green apple slices
Sweet honeycomb
 $17.95

Scone & Tea
 choice of a pot of any of our fine teas or masala
chai & a homemade scone, including Devonshire
cream, lemon curd, & strawberry preserves.
$9.95
Extra cream, curd, & preserves, add 75¢. $5.00 without tea

Three Tea Sandwiches & Tea 
Your choice of any three tea sandwiches & a pot of
hot tea or chai, or a freshly-brewed iced tea
$13.95

Two Tea Sandwiches & Tea 
Your choice of any two sandwiches & a pot of hot
tea or chai, or a freshly-brewed iced tea
$10.95

Sweet Treat & Tea 
Your choice of any dessert from our pastry case & a
pot of hot tea or chai, or a freshly-brewed iced tea
$9.95


Tea Time Trio 
A small garden salad, a cup of soup, & a fresh scone,
served with Devonshire cream, lemon curd, &
strawberry preserves. Includes your choice of a pot
of hot tea, chai, or iced tea
$15.95

TEA SANDWICH SELECTIONS
Mandarin oranges & cream cheese
Turkey with cranberry relish
Egg salad supreme
Cucumber cream cheese topped with fresh tomato
Smoked salmon & cream cheese with capers
Smoked gouda cheese with fresh tomato
Chicken apple pecan salad
Shrimp & dill salad topped with avocado
Tuna salad with dill & paprika
Gluten-free sandwiches available for an additional $3. Please inquire with our staff

Crumpets & Tea



The Londoner & Tea 
A toasted & buttered crumpet, served with strawberry
preserves. Recommended tea pairings: any of our
traditional blends of black tea
$3.95 without tea
$8.95

The Parisian & Tea
Melted brie topped with crisp green apple slices.
Recommended tea pairings: Dragon Well or Chun
Mee, both Chinese green teas, or a Darjeeling.
 $9.95
$5.25 without tea

The San Franciscan & Tea 
Tangy shrimp & dill salad on a layer of cocktail sauce,
topped with slices of fresh avocado. Recommended
tea pairings: a Japanese green tea such as sencha, or a
Chinese oolong.
$9.95
$5.25 without tea


Friday, May 29, 2015

SATORI TEA COMPANY

ADDRESS: 37 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110
CROSS STREETS: Between W. Santa Clara & W. St. John
FWY ACCESS: 280, off Hwy 87

WEBSITE: satoriteausa.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook, Tumblr 
PHONE: 408-292-1502
EMAIL: info@satoriteausa.com & form on site

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Fri-Tues - 11:30a-6p (last seating at 4:30p, kitchen closes at 5p)
  • Wed & Thurs - Closed
PARKING: Garage-validated, street; they don't validate for the lot, so park accordingly
CAPACITY: Call to discuss your event needs
RESERVATIONS: Recommended, especially on weekends

GIFT SHOP: Yes!
WC: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: Sort of ... ish

DRESS: Come as you are
CATERING: Take-away
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Call ahead to discuss
PRICE: $23

DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: Eclectic, colorful, fanciful
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: Scones & madeleines 
UNIQUE ASPECTS: Strip-teas cleansing program

OWNED BY: Victoria Boyert
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: In downtown San Jose's San Pedro Square, near the city's museum
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2008
LISTING UPDATED: May 2015

MENU

Tea Atelier 'neo-traditional' tea service

English Afternoon Tea 
Choice of 3 finger sandwiches
On a bed of delicate green salad
Warm heritage cream scone
Served with fresh fruit, clotted cream,
Lemon curd, & preserves
Assortment of petite tea fancies
Twice toasted crumpet
Topped with sweet rum butter
Plentiful pot of tea*
$35

Demi Tea 
Choice of 3 finger sandwiches
On a bed of delicate green salad
Warm heritage cream scone
Served with fresh fruit, clotted cream,
Lemon curd, & preserves
Dainty tea cookie
Plentiful pot of tea*
$23


Cream Tea 
Pair of warm heritage cream scones
Served with fresh fruit, clotted cream,
Lemon curd, & preserves
Dainty tea cookie
Plentiful pot of tea*
$15

Royal Tea 
Our beautiful English Afternoon
tea service with a flute of our signature
Champagne cocktail
$45

Tea for Two 
Choice of 4 finger sandwiches
On a bed of delicate green salad
Pair of warm heritage cream scones
Served with fresh fruit, clotted cream,
Lemon curd, & preserves
Assortment of tea fancies for two
2 plentiful pots of tea*
$59


Let Them Eat Cake 
Warm heritage cream scone
Served with fresh fruit, clotted cream,
Lemon curd, & preserves
Twice toasted sweet crumpet
Topped with choice of rum butter or nutella
Assortment of tea fancies
Plentiful pot of tea*
$25

 Mad Hatter's Tea Whimsy 
(For the wee ones 10 and under)
Four peanut butter and jelly tea sandwiches with sprinkles
Warm heritage cream scone
Served with butter & jam
Two tea sweets
Dainty pot of tea, milk, or hot cocoa
$23

Simple & Savory 
Plate of finger sandwiches
Choose 3 from our daily sandwich selection
Delicate green salad
$11

Pair of Scones 
Two warm heritage cream scones
Served with clotted cream,
Lemon curd, & preserves
$9

Tea Sandwich Selections
English cucumber & cream cheese
Egg salad with green onion & dill
Pear, gorgonzola cream, & arugula
Apple, cranberry, almond chicken salad
Herbed turkey, pesto, & pepper jack
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers
Ham, English cheddar, & fig butter
Peanut butter & jelly with sprinkles

We appreciate you understanding that there is an $11 split plate fee. There is a 2-hour maximum seating time for all reserved tables. 20% gratuity will be added to all parties of 5 or more.


Monday, May 25, 2015

LISA's TEA TREASURES - San Jose

ADDRESS: 377 Santana Row San Jose, CA 95128
CROSS STREETS: Olsen & Hatton
FWY ACCESS: 880 & 280

WEBSITE: lisasteasantanarow.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook 
PHONE: 408-247-3613
EMAIL: na

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Mon-Sat - 10a-6p
  • Sun - 11a-5:30p
PARKING: Parking Lot and Valet
CAPACITY: Call to discuss your event needs
RESERVATIONS:  Recommended, especially on weekends
GIFT SHOP: Yes!
WC: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: na
DRESS: Come as you are
CATERING: Yes
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: They go above and beyond to accommodate (see note at end of menu)
PRICE: $24.95

DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: Victorian, elegant
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: Tea pairings with international food flavors
UNIQUE ASPECTS: Unusual and special gift items, courtesy wrapped
OWNED BY: Ruby Sandhu Deol since 2014
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: Part of the Santana Row shopping center
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2003 in this location, created by Patricia Ramirez in1993 in original Los Gatos location
LISTING UPDATED: May 2015

MENU

Our traditional Afternoon Tea Selections include a pot of connoisseur, full leaf tea or Cafe Creme-rich, fragrant European Coffee served with whipped cream

The Duchess’ Delight™
(An Afternoon Tea in England)
A delightful De-caffeinated Boysenberry Tea served with a Ham and Cheese Quiche, Cucumber Tea Sandwiches, Scone with Double Devonshire Cream & Preserves and a Lemon Tart
$24.95

My Lady’s Respite™
(An Afternoon Tea Plate)
A lovely Earl Grey Tea, served with Tea Sandwiches (Cheddar Cheese and Tomato, Egg Salad Supreme, Cucumber, Pesto, Chicken Waldorf), Portobello Puff, Scone, Double Devonshire Cream & Preserves, Lemon Bar, Mini Chocolate Cream Puff and a Mini Tart
$24.95

The Summer Regatta™
(An Afternoon Tea in the Garden)
A delicious Peach-Strawberry Tea served with Chicken Waldorf Salad over a bed of greens, toasted Crumpets with Double Devonshire Cream & Preserves, mini Pear Almond Savory and Key Lime Cheesecake
$24.95


The Rajah’s Prize™
(A Vegetarian Afternoon Tea)
A delicate Strawberry Darjeeling Tea served with Fresh Fruit, Egg Salad Sandwiches, your choice of Scone or Crumpet, Asparagus Couscous Savories and Carrot Cake
$24.95

The King’s Ransom™
(An Afternoon Tea in Italy)
A smooth Vanilla Floral Tea served with four cheese roasted garlic puffs, Caprese Salad, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and Tomatoes over Greens, Pesto & Nut Tea Sandwiches and Cannoli Cream Cake
$24.95

Louis XIV’s Favorite™
(An Afternoon Tea in France)
A fragrant Blackberry Jasmine Tea served with a Green Salad tossed in a Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette, Fruit and Almonds accompanied by Brie En Croute, toasted Crumpets with Double Devonshire Cream & Preserves and Marquis Au Chocolat
$24.95


Marquis’ Light Delight™
(A Fat-Free Afternoon Tea)
A refreshing Lemon-Mint Green Tea with Fresh Fruit and Cottage Cheese, Cucumber & Yogurt Tea Sandwiches, Sorbet in a Frozen Fruit Shell
$24.95

Court Jester’s Surprise™
(A Child’s Afternoon Tea)
A festive, fruity and De-caffeinated Watermelon Berry Tea served with Pigs in a Blanket, Pizza Slices, Jam & Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Ice Cream Sundae and a Mini Cupcake
$17.95
Court Jester for children

We strive to accommodate any dietary needs! All plates can be made vegetarian. Alternate menu available for vegans,gastric bypass patients, those with celiac’s disease or acid intolerance. For information on Light Afternoon Tea Selections please stop by and pick up a copy of our menu.

LISA's TEA TREASURES - Los Altos

ADDRESS: 167 Main St. Los Altos, CA 94022
CROSS STREETS: Off 3rd, near S. San Antonio
FWY ACCESS: 280

WEBSITE: lisastealosaltos.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook (not used)
PHONE: 650-209-5010
EMAIL: contact@lisastealosaltos.com

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Tues-Sun - 11a-5:30p
  • Mon - Closed, except for private group events for #15 or more
PARKING: Street
CAPACITY: They have "... three rooms that accommodate up to 15, 17 or 35 guests. The minimum head counts for the 3 private rooms are 10, 12 and 18 people"

RESERVATIONS:  Recommended, especially on weekends
GIFT SHOP: Yes
WC: Yes
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: na
DRESS: Come as you are
CATERING: Yes

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Call ahead to discuss
PRICE: $24.95
DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: Victorian
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: Flavors from around the world
UNIQUE ASPECTS: Part of the wildly successful Lisa's Tea Treasures empire
OWNED BY: Managed by Thao N. (owner of previous Menlo Park location)
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: Near jewelry, clothing, book & gift stores
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2014
LISTING UPDATED: May 2015

MENU

High Tea Menu

Afternoon Tea Selection
Afternoon tea selection include your choice of bottomless hot tea, coffee, chai, cocoa, milk or lemonade. Shared pot for 1 additional person add $5

High Tea for Two (served on a 3-tier stand)
Fresh scones with Devonshire cream and preserves (2) an assortment of tea sandwiches (8), savories (4), and desserts.
$49.90

The Duchess Delight - Afternoon Tea in England
A fresh scone with Devonshire cream and Preserves, two each of Cucumber mint cream cheese and Egg salad supreme tea sandwiches, Quiche of the day and dessert.
$24.95


Louis XIV's Favorite - Traditional Tea in France
A fresh scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, Chicken Parisian croissant, Ham & Brie sandwiches, Brie en croute savory and dessert.
$24.95

My Lady's Respite - Traditional Afternoon Tea
A fresh scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, assorted tea sandwiches (Cucumber mint cream cheese, Egg salad supreme, Chicken tarragon, Pesto nut, Salmon mousse), mini quiches and dessert. $24.95

Venetian's Romance - Afternoon Tea in Italy
A fresh scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, assorted tea sandwiches (Goat Cheese with sun dried tomato, Pesto nut, Tomato basil cream cheese, Salmon mousse0, Roasted Garlic & Cheese Puffs and dessert.
$24.95

Summer Regatta - Afternoon tea in California
A fresh scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, assorted tea sandwiches (Tuna salad, Goat cheese with sun dried tomato, Chicken tarragon, Turkey with cranberry), Marinated smoked salmon with cucumber and caviar tart and dessert.
$24.95


Aphrodite's Pleasure - Afternoon Tea in Greece
A fresh scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, Mediterranean salad, tow each of Tuna salad and Olive & Sun dried tomato sandwiches, Filo strudel with date & feta filling and dessert.
$24.95

Mademoiselle's Creation - Afternoon Tea in the Garden
Mixed greens with seasonal berries and feta cheese, tossed in a strawberry vinaigrette, topped with toasted almonds and served with a fresh scone.
$19.95
Add a serving of egg, chicken or tuna salad $4.95

Lord William's Promise - Tea Sandwich Sampler
A lovely selection of eight delicious tea sandwiches and a mini sweet
$21.95

Tea Time Trio - A light Afternoon Tea
A garden fresh salad, freshly baked scone, two tea sandwiches and two savories.
$21.95


Queen Victoria's Cream Tea
A pot of tea served with your choice of two freshly baked scones or a selection from our dessert tray. $13.95

Crumpets & Tea
Two Toasted crumpets served with butter and lemon curd or preserves.
$13.95

European Cheese Plate & Tea
An assortment of three cheeses: Brie, Smoked Gouda and Blue cheese served with crackers, honey comb, and fruit.
$19.95

Court Jester's Surprise - for Young Ladies and Gentlemen
(12 years and under)
Choice of tea, cocoa, lemonade or milk, peanut butter and jelly or cream cheese and jelly tea sandwiches, Pizza bites, Pigs-in-a-blanket, fruits, ice cream treat and a mini sweet.




LISA's TEA TREASURES at the Pruneyard - Campbell

ADDRESS: 1875 S. Bascom Avenue #165, Campbell, CA 95008
CROSS STREETS: Between Campbell & E. hamilton
FWY ACCESS: 880 & 280

WEBSITE: lisastea.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook 
PHONE: 408-371-7377
EMAIL: via online form

HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Mon-Fri - 11a-5:30p
  • Sat - 10a-6p
  • Sun - 12-5p
PARKING: Garage, private lot
CAPACITY: They have 3 rooms available that can accommodate up to 12, 16 or 25 guests. The entire place can hold up to 53.
RESERVATIONS: Recommended, especially on weekends
GIFT SHOP: Yes! An entire gift parlour awaits
WC: Yes

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes
CHILDREN WELCOME: Yes
OUTDOOR DINING: na
DRESS: Come as you are
CATERING: Take-away
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ACCOMMODATED: Call ahead to discuss

PRICE: $25.95
DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENCE: Victorian
CULINARY SPECIALTIES: Tea service with themes from 'distant lands'
UNIQUE ASPECTS: A mainstay on the California tea scene
OWNED BY: Dale Ann Johnson
SURROUNDING BUSINESSES: Pruneyard shops
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1997
LISTING UPDATED: May 2015

MENU

Daily Tea Menu
Our Afternoon Tea Selections include your choice of hot tea, iced tea, coffee, chai, cocoa, milk or lemonade.

The Duchess' Delight (Afternoon Tea in England)
A scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, two each of Tomato with Herbed Cream Cheese and Cucumber Mint tea sandwiches, Quiche of the day and dessert.
$25.95

Louis XIV's Favorite (Afternoon Tea in France)
A scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, Parisian Chicken Croissant tea sandwich, Roquefort Pecan tea sandwiches, Brie En Croute and dessert.
$25.95

My Lady's Respite (Traditional Afternoon Tea)
A scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, assorted tea sandwiches (Egg Salad Supreme, Chicken Tarragon, Cucumber Mint, Pesto Nut and Tomato with Herbed Cream Cheese), a delightful petite savory and dessert.
$25.95

Venetian's Romance (Afternoon Tea in Italy)
A scone with Devonshire cream and  preserves, Goat Cheese with Sundried Tomato tea sandwiches, Pesto Nut tea sandwiches, Roasted Garlic Cheese Puffs and dessert.
$25.95



Summer Regatta (Afternoon Tea in California)
A scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, Tuna Salad tea sandwiches, Goat Cheese with Sundried Tomato tea sandwiches, mini Mushroom Tarts and dessert.
$25.95

Aphrodite’s Pleasure (Afternoon Tea in Greece)
A scone with Devonshire cream and preserves, Mediterranean salad, Olive and Cream Cheese tea sandwiches, Tuna Salad tea sandwiches, Kalamata and Artichoke Tart and dessert.
$25.95

*Mademoiselle's Creation (Afternoon Tea in the Garden)
Mixed greens, seasonal berries and Brie cheese tossed in a blackberry vinaigrette dressing. Served with a fresh scone.
$18.95
Add a serving of egg, chicken or tuna salad. ($5.95)

*Lord William's Promise (Tea Sandwich Sampler)
A lovely selection of eight delicious tea sandwiches and a mini sweet.
$21.95



*Tea Time Trio (A Light Afternoon Tea)
Choose three: soup, salad, tea sandwiches or scone.
$21.95

Court Jester's Surprise (for Young Ladies and Gentlemen – 12 years & under)
Choice of tea, cocoa, lemonade or milk, peanut butter and jelly tea sandwiches, fruit, pigs-in-a-blanket, pizza bites and a trio of mini sweets.
$17.95

Queen Victoria's Cream Tea
A pot of tea served with your choice of two fresh scones, or a selection from our dessert tray.
$13.95

* Dessert tray not included.  You may add a dessert for 7.95

Monthly Menu Sample


A Gluten free menu is available. Advance notice is required.