Tea Houses in Los Angeles (2025)
An essential stop for fans of tea, Chinatown's Steep opened in 2019 as a laidback, modern teahouse serving a selection of teas sourced from China, hot and iced, plus small bites like chicken rice and egg tarts. Hot teas are brewed to order by staff behind the counter, who can recommend something new to try, and the inside of the store doubles as a home goods shop with teaware such as ceramic cups and brewing kits available for purchase. Steep also offers a tea ceremony, and on a nice day the courtyard outside is the perfect spot to sip an iced tea and catch some rays.
Little Tokyo’s tiny, beloved matcha counter led by a tea ceremony student; hand‑whisked bowls, restrained lattes, and famed soft‑serve. Praised by The Infatuation and featured by Discover Los Angeles.
Kettl comes from Brooklyn, but the inside is more "tea house transplanted from Kyoto," complete with wood paneling, a quiet upstairs loft, and $150 matcha tins on display. The menu has meticulously sourced Japanese teas and matcha, all whisked to order in front of you, and there’s a dedicated shelf displaying tasting notes, harvest dates, and origin maps (it’s the perfect place to nerd out on tea, in other words). The matcha is bold and never grainy—and despite the seriousness, no one will judge you for adding some honey or syrup at the counter.
A historic garden setting for classic afternoon tea with seasonal menus and house‑made pastries. The Huntington confirms current hours and reservations; often cited in LA tea roundups.
Pasadena’s stalwart English tea, run by Edmund and Mary Fry, with silver service and scones. Listed by Time Out and Visit Pasadena; reservations by phone only and a dress code noted.
A decades‑old, independently owned British pub’s tea room serving classic sets most days. Included in Time Out’s best afternoon tea guide and promoted via its own calendar of holiday teas.
A Glendale‑area favorite offering daily tea service with a broad leaf selection and patio seating. Recommended by Time Out and covered by local outlets for value and charm.
A traditional teahouse in Brand Park with monthly public ceremonies and workshops. Operated by Friends of Shoseian; event calendar confirms ongoing tea programs.
An Arts District teahouse hosting reservation‑only daylight sessions and late‑night music‑driven tea lounges. Highlighted by Bon Appétit and detailed on its calendar and FAQ pages.
Echo Park’s modern vegan Chinese restaurant with a dedicated tea lounge and Taiwanese gongfu service in partnership with a local tea house. Covered by Eater LA and Time Out.
A Taiwanese producer’s Arcadia showroom offering sit‑down tastings and gongfu classes centered on Dong Ding and high‑mountain oolongs. Noted by LA food media and local tea communities.
