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The AubreyRose Tea Room in La Mesa, California
5/5
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Very nice British afternoon tea and very nice service as well. And it’s big enough that you can usually walk in or at least make same-day reservations. The tea selection is better than I’ve seen for most afternoon teas (though I agree, I’m sad no oolong). Mostly flavored black and green teas and tisanes/rooibos, but they did have a very nice Darjeeling. My favorite is their Scottish Breakfast tea.

Shakespeare's Afternoon Tea in San Diego, California
5/5
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The food here is some of the best I’ve had – delicious and authentically British. They also have a nice selection of teas. The only downside is no spontaneous visits – that you have to call in for reservations at least 24 hours in advance, and the last three times I’ve called, they’ve been full.

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I’m new to discovering teas in a more in-depth way. I’m currently enjoying oolong and black teas, both unflavored and flavored (when flavors are handled nicely). In terms of flavors, I love florals but not so much fruits or vanilla). Working on my appreciation of green and white teas.

Please forgive any forays into wine terminology – my background is in wine tasting (cork dork, here).

My Rating Scale

90-100 Excellent/outstanding
80-90 Very good/would buy again
70-80 Decent/would drink again if offered
Sub-70 Blurgh
Unrated I don’t know enough about this type of tea or otherwise can’t offer a fair judgment

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California

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