Callisto Tea House

My book club met here for our January meeting. Parking was a breeze, for context we had arrived around noon on a Sunday. Their tea menu has beautiful descriptions that helped us choose the perfect teas that aligned with our book’s themes. We had a larger group and the owners were a delight to work with to make the reservation to accommodate us and schedule a tea tasting. We had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the delicious teas. 🤍

I wanted to pick up some loose leaf tea and stumbled upon this gem, ended up staying to sit and enjoy a pot of oolong tea and read a while. Staff was friendly, helpful and the atmosphere was very mellow and cozy, lots of people reading, chatting, writing. What a treat! Will be back :)

We recently visited Callisto Tea House in Pasadena for afternoon tea, and it was an unforgettable experience! The ambiance was calm and inviting, and we were immediately welcomed by the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff. They guided us through the different teas with genuine enthusiasm, making it easy to find something we loved. The afternoon tea service was impeccable, with a beautifully arranged selection of the most delicious sweet and savory treats that complemented the tea perfectly. We also opted for the Gong Fu tea experience, which was a real highlight. Watching the traditional Chinese tea ceremony was mesmerizing, and it added such a special, immersive touch to our visit. The care and attention to detail in every pour and sip were remarkable. Callisto Tea House offers more than just a meal-it's a complete, enriching experience. I highly recommend it to anyone in Pasadena looking to relax, enjoy quality tea, and learn more about tea culture!

Callisto Tea House has been a favorite of mine for at least a year, yet I haven't shared until now. I've been selfish, trying to keep the place my little secret. But that's not fair. Callisto deserves the praise and to reap the accolades of embodying exactly what a teahouse should be. Any place can sell a decent cup of tea, or have a clever interior with relatable artwork, but the true spirit of tea is in the experience. A teahouse should be welcoming, offering hospitality with an unassuming and gentle aesthetic. A place for a kind conversation, and for thoughtfulness. That is a teahouse, and that is exactly what Callisto offers. Each time I walk through the door, I can feel tension leave my shoulders. Sometimes I stop by for a quick visit, sometimes I linger for hours, but long stay or short, I enjoy every minute. The tea is top notch, and expertly prepared. The crew knows how to represent each variety to guide you towards exactly what you're looking for. I'm partial to hot tea, but Callisto brings an excellent iced tea preparation and cold brews that stand tall on 100-degree days. The tea list is updated periodically, as it should be, as certain options are seasonal. And if you're looking to bring a piece home with you, they have loose leaf and teaware for sale. There is an assortment of light bites that pair seamlessly with the tea. I love the scones, generally savory. And they have mini toasts with toppings ranged from local marmalades, roasted red pepper spread with walnut, cucumber with herbed cashew cream cheese, and more. Plus a few baked goods appropriate for those who like something a bit sweet. The scones, the sourdough for the toasts, the cookies, it's all baked in house, and it's all delicious. Callisto is always a little busy without being too busy. It's a place to read, catch up with a pal, or get some work done. It's the little things that take this shop to the next level, and I think they get that. I'm a fan of how they always ask if I would like to choose my own teacup from their collection. I generally ask them to surprise me. And when they bring me a particular cup because it's their favorite and they want to tell me about it, I can see the chat as the genuine gesture of connection that it is. If you need a cup of tea, yes. If you want to learn about tea, yes. If you're a tea veteran and have been looking for a local place to kick back and recharge, yes. I've chatted with the owners and they are lovely people, you can tell that this teahouse is a work of passion for them. And that positivity really shines through in their work and the establishment as a whole. I've had a handful of favorite teahouses over the years, but it had been a while. I am very lucky to have Callisto in the neighborhood.

What a joy! We came here for afternoon tea (we wanted to try something new and had never had a tea and pastries afternoon tea before!) and had a fantastic time. The tea was delicious as were the accompanying toasts and pastries. They also had gluten free options which was great for someone in my group that has several dietary restrictions. The tea cups and plates were also so adorable. Also the afternoon tea was super reasonably priced! Would definitely recommend for a nice, peaceful, leisurely tea!

Came here for Mother’s Day and it was wonderful! I really appreciated how much thought was put into the whole experience. The owner was SO kind and knowledgeable, she took the time to go through all of the teas we were curious about and recommended several. My mom had a great time and we’re definitely planning on coming back ❤️

New tea house on the block! Lovely minimalist decor with fresh little surprises at every angle. (And the happiest indoor plants I've ever seen!) Asian single origin teas and some unique blends of the classics with a small menu of items such as the amazing Asian treat carousel of slightly sweet and savory nibbles that won't overpower delicate cups. (Pictured below!) The service is fast and exceptional, very knowledgeable, personal and attentive. A pot averages $7 but there are also single serving cold brews and full tea service. A quiet little wonderland in view of the foothills with indoor and outdoor seating perfect for intimate tea. Or to lose yourself in one of the communal books. (A couple plugs for laptops get a personal gold star from me.) Support this local gem and it will thrive! *Update - now they have toasts! Check out their expanding snack menu.

We did the vegan tea seat with the slightly more expensive tea, and it was so worth it. The food is all super fresh, and thoughtfully made. The scones come with dipping sauce and the muffins are rich and moist. They demonstrated how to prepare the tea and it felt like a tea ceremony. The wolf in the picture turned white when you poured hot water over it, quite cool.

Great place to hang out or get some quiet me time. This is a tea house with pastries, afternoon tea set and mini toasts. Aesthetic interior and minimal design. Not bare but allow the mind to get creative. Large selection of tea from darjeeling black tea, puerh, jasmine, oolong, fruit/ herbal tea sourced from japan, india etc. Cold brew also available. We tried all four flavors of minitoasts. All taste very good. We ordered three sets to share. Each set comes with two mini toasts. As for tea, my favorite is silver spring which is a white tea from india. Light with a hint of floral scent. My second favorite is peach Elixir which is caffeine free. It is rooibos tea and lovely peachy aroma. Excellent service. Private lot Parking in the back.

I came to Callisto in late June ( 27th, 2024). My best friend and I enjoyed the afternoon tea service. Everything was so tasty! We both had the Muhammara mini toast and the Tea Time Mini toast. My friend also had the avocado mini toast, and I had the black sesame mini toast. So many flavors and they were all amazing. The lemon ginger scones were so flavorful and the chocolate peanut butter cupcakes were light and fluffy, and the peanut butter frosting was so thick and awesome! The owner of Callisto was also our server. She is a lovely, sweet soul, with a welcoming spirit. All of the food is made in house, except a few of the items in the pastry case. A calm, peaceful environment. I highly recommend and I hope I get to go back again, soon!

Had an amazing tea tasting experience at Callisto! Came across this place in a Google search and had the pleasure of hearing from Nathan about tea brewing techniques and the origin of each tea. We did the 45 minute custom tea tasting and it was such a peaceful and fun experience (make online reservations through the phone) Parking was a bit difficult as this lot is shared with other businesses and you need to get the parking permit from them to park there. My party of six tried four teas: - Indonesian Oolong - First Snow Jasmine - Wild White Longevity -Hummingbird Out of the four teas, I liked Indonesian oolong the most. It was a very unique and nutty flavor. I also really appreciated how Nathan walked us through how to brew different types of tea and at what temperatures. He showed us how the timing of tea brewing can greatly enhance the tea flavor. I also got to see and try the gong fu tea brewing method, which was steeping tea leaves in iterations of small intervals. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and would highly recommend this place for people who want an aunthetic tea tasting experience.

The restaurant has a small parking lot to its side. There was surprisingly quite a few cars. Once inside we were given a stamped paper and tokd to go out and put on the dash of our cars. I had made a reservation for afternoon tea to celebrate our friend's birthday. We usually try to make it a bit special. I had asked if they do anything for birthdays and they said no. When asked if I can bring a candle they had said candles would be no problem as there is a cupcake as part of the service and she would put a note in the system so that the cake comes later so it wouldn't be weird. Upon arrival tea service comes with your choice of tea, 3 kinds of toast, a scone, and your choice of cupcake or blondie. All 3 kinds of toasts were unique in flavor. All very good. Can't say which is my favorite as I enjoyed them all. The scone was a good texture as well. As for dessert we had tried both and I couldn't taste ube in the blondie so I prefer the peanut butter chocokate cupcake. What my friends and I were a bit disappointed in was that unlike other teaspots you are not given refills of your tea. I was also disappointed for my friend because they apparently didn't put the birthday note bc the cupcake arrived on her tier and with no candle. I came prepared luckily and stuck my own candle for her. So just a note if you're wanting to do something special you'll need to set that up on your own. Also there is a 2 hour seating limit. It's a bit small so not too much seating. For quality of food tho it was pretty good.

Such a nice break to come to Callisto for tea and toast! Sat outside for the first time with my pups while enjoying. They have a few tables and chairs and umbrellas out front. Inside is cute, clean, and welcoming as usual! Had the turmeric ginger pot of tea for a caffeine free option as well as their avocado toast and black sesame toast.

I wanted to do something special for my milestone birthday last month so some friends joined me at Callisto Tea House in Pasadena. They have a Gong Fu Style tea experience which is their traditional Chinese tea service, where tea is brewed at the table in a small clay pot. After drinking each pot, the leaves are brewed again, allowing you to experience the way the tea develops as the leaves open up. Since I was turning 40 I opted for Longevity. It was so light and perfect. We also tried their Dragon Girl and Fairy Fire. Love the names and their taste! Each of them had their own unique flavor, and they were some of her best teas I've tried! It all came with the Traditional Afternoon Tea service which includes 3 savory mini-toasts (their take on the classic tea sandwich), 1 scone with cream and jam, choice of cupcake or blondie. Everything was so yummy and I can't wait to come back to try their tea tastings next time!

I thoroughly enjoyed this tea house and will definitely be back! The service was impeccable and the tea and tasty treats tasted even better than they look! We sat outside for about three hours enjoying our afternoon tea and spilling the tea LOL

I love tea houses and have been to a fair share of them, so when a video of Callisto Tea House came up on my TikTok feed, I bookmarked it immediately. What caught my attention was the Asian-flavored snacks such as the black sesame toast. Anything black sesame, I'm sold. The outside of this place was a bit deceiving. What looks like a boring medical strip mall with a small parking lot in the back, they transformed the interior of this tea house into a cozy and well-designed space. Their menu offered about 8-10 options for tea and some snacks, albeit smaller than what I've seen at other tea houses. I was a bit disappointed that 2 of the 4 mini toast flavors weren't available, so we had to settle on the black sesame toast and cucumber (2 mini toasts for $6). Once you place your order for tea, they have a wall of tea cups you can select, which is a cute touch. They have some other desserts available such as scones, cookies, and brownies, but we'd just come from lunch so preferred to get something light. We tried a few different green tea blends and the mini toast and enjoyed everything. However, the biggest bummer was that they did not offer refills. At other tea houses I'd been to, there were loose tea leaves in the pot that we could continue to refill with hot water.

In a love affair with Callisto was dangerous but this story ends happily in a lemniscate loop. Impeccable service along with a chill vibe made this experience unforgettable. Starting off with the Gung Fu service that came with my choice of white longevity tea and a couple of extras. This service comes with toast and I went with the avocado, black sesame, muhammara and tea time. They were all flavorful and paired well with my tea and other teas I tried out. Besides what I mentioned I also went with the Ube blonde with a sprinkle of salted caramel. This was an O to the M to the G moment! Definitely Mouthgasm certified and something I'm still thinking about. Besides my first tea that I mentioned I also had their glowing embers and Peles glow. I mean I enjoy tea but this made me love it now! I'm not going to describe all of them but I can honestly say they were all amazing. And that's where the awesome customer service comes in the mix. He explained how to bring out the flavor of the tea along with using an hourglass. He also poured a little hot water onto a cat which turned a different color when done so. Instead of thinking about this tea spot I highly recommend you actually going. And that's my take on this epic tea journey. Peace out...

Callisto Tea House has been a favorite of mine for at least a year, yet I haven't shared until now. I've been selfish, trying to keep the place my little secret. But that's not fair. Callisto deserves the praise and to reap the accolades of embodying exactly what a teahouse should be. Any place can sell a decent cup of tea, or have a clever interior with relatable artwork, but the true spirit of tea is in the experience. A teahouse should be welcoming, offering hospitality with an unassuming and gentle aesthetic. A place for a kind conversation, and for thoughtfulness. That is a teahouse, and that is exactly what Callisto offers. Each time I walk through the door, I can feel tension leave my shoulders. Sometimes I stop by for a quick visit, sometimes I linger for hours, but long stay or short, I enjoy every minute. The tea is top notch, and expertly prepared. The crew knows how to represent each variety to guide you towards exactly what you're looking for. I'm partial to hot tea, but Callisto brings an excellent iced tea preparation and cold brews that stand tall on 100-degree days. The tea list is updated periodically, as it should be, as certain options are seasonal. And if you're looking to bring a piece home with you, they have loose leaf and teaware for sale. There is an assortment of light bites that pair seamlessly with the tea. I love the scones, generally savory. And they have mini toasts with toppings ranged from local marmalades, roasted red pepper spread with walnut, cucumber with herbed cashew cream cheese, and more. Plus a few baked goods appropriate for those who like something a bit sweet. The scones, the sourdough for the toasts, the cookies, it's all baked in house, and it's all delicious. Callisto is always a little busy without being too busy. It's a place to read, catch up with a pal, or get some work done. It's the little things that take this shop to the next level, and I think they get that. I'm a fan of how they always ask if I would like to choose my own teacup from their collection. I generally ask them to surprise me. And when they bring me a particular cup because it's their favorite and they want to tell me about it, I can see the chat as the genuine gesture of connection that it is. If you need a cup of tea, yes. If you want to learn about tea, yes. If you're a tea veteran and have been looking for a local place to kick back and recharge, yes. I've chatted with the owners and they are lovely people, you can tell that this teahouse is a work of passion for them. And that positivity really shines through in their work and the establishment as a whole. I've had a handful of favorite teahouses over the years, but it had been a while. I am very lucky to have Callisto in the neighborhood.

I really enjoyed my experience. The new afternoon tea is very delicious, but only available on weekends. I thought that Nathan and Wendy were so knowledgeable in their craft and so easy to talk to. You could definitely just come here to relax or just to kill time. There's so much to do. I thought that the food was really good, and I loved how they bake so much of their own products. Highly recommend adding on a gong fu tea service. I personally really enjoyed my 20 year old pu-er tea from Yunnan.

A fantastic little gem a friend introduced me to! Not only is the name cool, but so is this space! It's more of an Asian teatime, with Asian snacks and inspired flavors for their baked goods! I don't know all the much about the different kinds of tea, but the person allowed us to ask as many questions as we wanted and let us smell the fragrances to decide what tea we wanted. Not only that, we got to choose our dainty cups and paired with some delicious snacks. It was a perfect place to chat and have a delicous pot of tea! Their service was top notch, I didn't feel rushed at all, had all my questions answered, and everyone was incredibly welcoming! I can see what all the rave was about!! Stop by with a dear friend to chat and enjoy some tea and snacks together. It's one of those things where you get to take it slow and enjoy the company. (the yummy snacks don't hurt, either!)

My first time at this tea shop was absolutely lovely. I was lucky enough to secure their last available table, especially on mother's day weekend. I asked about it and it sounds like on the weekends they book up fast so they highly recommend reservations for the busier times. I ordered the Snow Mountain pu-er tea was gongfu tea service with a scone and ube Blondie, plus a pandan mango cookie (to go). This was my second puer ever and it was a really nice flavor. The gongfu set was really beautiful and it was nice to sit on the patio and enjoy the tea for multiple steepings. The scone and blondie went really well with tea in general. I'd definitely come back to enjoy some more of the selections here. I got to meet Wendy, one of the owners, and she was absolutely lovely to talk to. All of the staff were great and very knowledgeable about the teas and helpful in recommending some. Highly recommend anyone who likes tea to come check this place out!

Ooooo la la! I found a hidden gem in Pasadena/Altadena/SGV area! Came here for the afternoon tea (RSVP in advance) and it was so delightful. it is not the traditional english tea where you can get elsewhere. the afternoon tea has a modern twist, and has more unique choices of tea. ordered the First Snow Jasmine and Hummingbird. The jasmine was so fragrant. you could smell it from the moment it was poured and it continued to my taste buds, it was just so perfect. hummingbird was different than other black tea I've tried, it has a warming aftertaste. neither of the tea has the typical bitterness; you know the tea is brewed to perfection. the afternoon tea menu: the 3 little toasts, scone and the cupcakes were served in the perfect portion. everything was absolutely delicious. I usually don't care for cupcakes BUT these are so moist and light. worth every calories! my favorite was the red pepper toast, I need to come back for more of them, and get more of the first snow jasmine or try their other goodies. they also have cold brewed tea, i think it would be so refreshing on a hot day. they let you smell the loose tea before you decide if this is something you want to try. you can tell the owners are very passionate about tea. everything in the store, from the tea, goodies down to the decor and display, reflect their hard work, and how much they want to share this with the community. Please do yourself a favor and come check this place out!

Kinda pricey for tea IMHO. Loose leaf and brewed to order. You have the option of using sugar syrup or agave to sweeten (and can customize sweetness level). Friend said the avocado toast was slightly salty but good flavor. The pandan cookie tasted like a sugar cookie -- it had a garnish of dried mango pieces which didn't really add to the flavor, but did make it more aesthetically pleasing.

I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this place was certainly unique. Its version of afternoon tea is catered to vegans and vegetarians with a variety of toasts, scones and teas to choose from but none of the traditional finger sandwiches or petite desserts. The scones and tea were great; the toasts I could've done without.

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful experience at Callisto Tea House. Our server was very friendly, welcoming & knowledgeable about the teas we sampled that day. I placed a reservation for the Gong Fu Tea Service via email and I received a promptly response. Reservations highly recommended given the intimacy of this tea house. Tea service is limited to 2 hrs. Hope to visit Callisto sometime soon.

A different and cute experience! This was my first time ever doing an afternoon tea and it gave my girlfriends and I a fun excuse to get out of the house and do something different. It's a tad bit pricey in my opinion for what you get, but they have a wide array of tea selections to choose from and the tasting includes various breads/spreads, biscuits, and a dessert of your choosing. Free parking on the side lot was easy.

Came here on a whim on New years and I just fell in love with the place! The service is top tier, everyone here is so helpful and so informative about the tea they serve. I came on a busy day and they were able to accommodate me by rearranging the seating and tables. As it was my first time here, they explained the menu to me and even allowed me to smell the tea, it smelled so good! I was recommended the Indonesian oolong tea and was not disappointed with the quality, it was delicious! They even allow you to pick your own tea cup and i picked a cute pink one that looks like a pumpkin haha it's my favorite I can't wait to come back and try more of their teas! Definitely think about making reservations if coming with a big group or coming on a busy day.

Tea - authentic to your supermarket tea bags The 10 dollar treat yourself snacks - authentic ranch99 99 cents Asian snacks (not to mention the size of each snack is as small as one's fingernails) Service - authentic passive aggressive/impolite service. The male server asked to collect the menus twice after I specifically asked to keep one menu in case we want to order more (I returned the menu after the second time he asked) The female server/owner attempted to kick us out after us sitting in the store for less than 30mins. To be clear, we were quiet and distant from the only other group of guest at the time so I don't see any reason why they would be so eager to turn the table. We still left tip for the horrible service regardless. She was also friendly to the other non-Asian guests shopping/chatting at the front desk so my only guess is we were discriminated by our own kind. Price - cost effective if you have never been to any Asian supermarket or purchased any snacks through any Asian e-commerce platforms and never had any friends that gave you Chinese/Japanese/Korean/British tea as a gift. Never left a single bad review in my life to any places on any platforms and this is the first and hopefully last time. Do not recommend and will not come again. If you really want to enjoy your time in a tea room, I highly recommend Chado in old town Pasadena where you will be able to get great afternoon tea set and be treated like a respected customer.

I made reservations to have Christmas Eve afternoon tea at 10am when they opened. They already had my table set up when I arrived and even offered my daughter sturdier cups so she can enjoy the tea. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. They also had a tiny library full of books which was amazing. The tea house was really cute and adorable. The tea was great, I got a herbal tea but we also did gong fu cha. The owner showed us and taught us about the tea ceremony. The tea sandwiches were very unique and tasty!

This tea shop is so pleasant and a great place to catch up with friends or study by yourself. The tea hosts were super knowledgeable and had great recommendations/pairings. They love to do off the menu teas and I love that! I recommend trying their baked goods (most of them are made by them in house) and ask about the different pairings. Definitely a go-to spot for tea ceremonies!

This place is seriously so cute!! Had no idea such a cute tea shop existed in the LA area and I am thrilled about it! The worker at the front was really kind and helpful to my partner and I, especially as first-time customers. There's a display of various tea cups and from that selection you're allowed to pick which cup you want to drink from, which reminded me a lot of my experiences at matcha tea shops in Japan. Afterwards, the tea is served to you at your seat and the first cup is poured for you by one of the workers. We enjoyed our sea salt chocolate chip cookies and I loved my 'yellow brick road' tea, which is black tea and osmanthus! They have wifi here as welll and I think this is a wonderful spot for trying new tea (especially with the weather now getting colder) or spending quality time with a loved one, like catching up with a friend. I look forward to coming back!

For experienced tea drinkers or a novice like myself, you have found THE spot. With a great variety of delectable snacks and a beautiful assortment of teas, you just can't go wrong. Food: Ube blondie, savory scone, ordered all 4 toasts, all were tasty, my particular favorite was the Muhammara mini toast Our group did a tea tasting where we got to choose 4 teas from the menu and were provided a background and how to properly prepare each of them: * Setting Sun (my favroite) * Candy Apple * Pele's Glow * Water fairy The purveyors were super sweet and knowledgeable. Plenty of room inside to study or even hang out with a few friends.

We enjoyed a wonderful experience at Callisto Tea House today! We tried the afternoon tea service with the Gong Fu style of tea brewing. The staff are very friendly and the vegan toasts and pastries were delicious. Really appreciate the vegan options and the ginger lemon scone was amazing! Looking forward to coming back soon and tasting more of their teas. Such a great escape....recommend putting down your phones and sitting back as your tea is brewing and soak it all in.

I've been keeping this gem of a place a secret and almost didn't want to share my yelp review... I've visited Callisto Tea House a handful of times and this cute tea house never disappoints. I'm a total tea newbie and the owners always go above and beyond to educate me on my teas. Do order the Gong Fu Cha style tea tasting (it's a must) and the delicious toasts. I'm always filled with a huge wave of calmness whenever I stop by and visit this place. They offer tons of neat events throughout the month too (tea tastings, meditations, art shows and more). Bring your friends, significant others, parents, aunties and uncles to this place! 10/10 recommend!

This restaurant offers a quaint, charming and innovative approach to a tea house. Recently went on Mother's Day with a special menu. The food tray was carefully curated. The hostess recommended what we should eat first to experience a savory balance of the palate. The dishes offered were fresh, savory and sweet- delicious sandwiches, sweet scones and delicate desserts! A visit to this place is always a treat. Will come back for certain!

It's a hidden gem, which makes me hesitant to post this review, since I could easily see this place becoming very popular. You pay at the counter and order a pot of tea for the table. Since you share a pot, the tea itself becomes much cheaper than getting boba. My favorite part: They have a few shelves of unique antique cups and saucers, which you can each select. I usually go for a black tea with their pandan cookie and ube blondie-- all must tries. The overall ambiance and interior design is so beautiful and a great place to take aesthetic photos. They have a little library of books you can read while you're there. It's a great place to have a long chat with friends or to read a book in peace. It has an easy, free parking lot right next to it. Service is always great and they'll let you smell the tea leaves if you're being indecisive. Could not recommend Callisto more!

Such a cute tea shop! The owner is very knowledgeable and helpful, and was so patient and detailed when explaining the menu. I tried the sundrops tea (green tea with yuzu) and the avacado, black sesame, tangerine, and cucumber mini toasts - all were high quality and for a great price! Our entire order (pictured below) was barely over $20 and provided a wide array of flavors to sample. The decor inside was also very cute, and it is quiet enough to do work or just chat over tea inside. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Callisto and will be back in the future!

Had an amazing afternoon tea service at Callisto! I made a reservation via email after seeing Wendy's post on a FB page and am so glad I did. I've only done high tea twice before but this was truly an amazing experience at a great price. We each got a pot of tea - I really enjoyed my sundrop (yuzu + green tea), and came with some finger foods. Our whole party agreed that the tea time mini toast was our favorite, tasted like a moscow mule but in sustenance form imo. The runner up was definitely the lemon ginger scone. Wendy was extremely nice from reservation to walking out the door. I don't give five stars a lot but this place definitely deserves it!

This is such an adorable place. It's far for me but definitely worth the visit. First, the mountain views outside were beautiful. Second, the inside decor is so cute, full of tea sets, loose leaf teas, desserts, plants and some merch. As a British girl, I'm an avid tea drinker and a frequent goer to afternoon tea service. What set this place apart from other afternoon tea in LA is their gong fu tea set. I've never seen any other tea house that have this. It's a little tea ceremony that the owner performs in front of you and then once you know the drill, you can then do it yourself. You can get endless refills and you can keep pouring tea at different times which changes the taste of the tea. The owner was also very lovely and sweet. I definitely want to go back there again to try their tea tasting during the weekends.

Finally able to stop by here while in the area! Shop is decorated minimally and has a very calming effect. Service was attentive and very quick. Appreciate they came by to check midway if we had questions and to see if we liked our teas and snacks. Assam Hojicha: what an interesting concept with this! Indian grown Japanese style tea. Flavor was robust and colorful! Really enjoyed this. Hawaiian tea (forgot the name): very very lightly flavored tea not as good as the other tea. It had a delicate taste and is good if you don't love the strong tea taste. GF friendly snacks: very light and all went well with the teas. Appreciate the owners have really taken the time to provide snacks that are not only nostalgic but allergy friendly! Toast: we got the tangerine jam, very delicious and definitely recommend if you want a little bit of a larger snack! I got an oolong tea leaves to go for home use. They have very clear instructions on the bag. Always appreciate clear guidance on temp and time for brewing. Had a wonderful experience and will return for a tea flight class soon!

This place is so adorable! Nestled in north Pasadena with a view of the San Gabriel mountains. The owners are so sweet and helpful! On the daily, they have toasts, pastries, sweets to match with your teas. Just grab a friend and enjoy! The store also sells all the essentials to make tea. From the tea pot set, to the many packages of teas, so many to choose from! Saw them post a tea tasting on Facebook/SGV Eats. I have a friend that loves tea and the art of tea. So we booked a tea tasting. Our tea tasting on Nov 19 was called "Roasted: How roasting changed a tea." I was the novice of the group. I didn't even know there are different kind of tea pots for each kind of tea "family". Let alone different temperatures for different teas! The tea tray was a surprise! Not your ordinary tray. The different brewing methods just intrigued me more! After sitting in on this tea tasting, it made me want to know more about teas! I'm interested in this...Gong fu service- tea preparation methods. I also started going on their website, callistoteahouse.com. So many stories and interesting facts! We'll be looking for more tea tastings!

The vibe at Callisto is so relaxing and calming. It's a cozy and comfortable place to catch up with friends, enjoy a cup of good quality tea and a light snack, and just wind down. Highly recommend coming here if you're ever in the SGV. There's also parking at the back which is great. We ordered the avocado, black sesame, and muhammara mini toasts - so delicious! As for the teas, we got the Hummingbird and the Cookie Cha. Love love Callisto!

This place is such a hidden gem. I was driving aimlessly and eventually we decided that we want tea. I swear that's how people find the best things. Anyway, this place. GORGEOUS. It's calming and aesthetically beautiful. The service is amazing 5/5!! and it's not everyday you get your tea served in a tea cup. There's ample parking in the lot next door. November rain 5/5: I personally like this the most, I think the flavor was subtle and not too strong. If you prefer something more concentrated maybe opt for something else. But I think it's pretty balanced. Gong Fu Service (Snow Mountain) 5+/5: it's a whole thing. I don't really know how to put it to words, but if you're here it's a must. Try any of the teas for the gong fu service, because I'm confident they're good. Ube Blondie 5/5: it's sweet, but so good. I think it pairs well with the tea. I definitely would share this, its a bit decadent. Pandan Cookie 5/5: super gooey and flavorful!! I recommend taking small bites to really appreciate the flavor. It's a bit sweet and if you eat too much, the sweetness can take over. But OMG I had to get another one before they closed. Overall amazing! Can't believe we got so lucky. They're new as well and have been in business for about three months. Go check this place out, you won't regret it.

This was my first time at a high tea place. It was one of the best! We walked in and there's a menu on our plates. The owner explained the whole process to us and because she's Chinese American she was doing it in her authentic way. We ordered a tea that was very good and the snacks were amazing. She showed us how to prepare the tea and it was the best!

We loved our experience, service, and quality of teas and food here. It was such a relaxing and educational time as we celebrated a friend's birthday here. Very neat to try the different flavors and smells of the tea through the many steepings. The owner and servers helped us pick teas with expert-level advice. It is clear she has an amazing knowledge of and experience with tea. The food was paired perfectly with the teas and we were given time and space to savor the experience. The leaves we took home afterwards are amazing (Woodland Spring Green Tea), too. We will be back :)

Nice new addition to Altadena! We finally have our own tea house! Nice cozy space filled with plants and tea paraphernalia with a great view of the mountains. Seating and tables are well spaced and the service is prompt and pleasant. We ordered cold brewed Rose Hibiscus and Assam Hoji teas to drink and loose leaf teas for home. They are open until 9 on Fridays and Saturdays! This will be a nice summer evening reading spot!

Absolutely love this tea shop! There's a wide variety of loose leaf teas to choose from. There's even a menu of teas not listed to provide a detailed description of the other options. The owner is so sweet and attentive. When you walk in, you're immediately greeted with a cozy vibe perfect for brunch or studying. Once you're inside, you choose from a variety of vintage style tea cups. This tea shop is one of my favorites. Definitely coming back here to pick up one of the tea sampler sets!

Honestly, this is probably one of the best tea houses I have ever been. I went to a tea tasting event and it was well worth the experience. The decor is beautiful. The staff are informative on the tea. They allow you to pick a tea cup for your pot of tea. It's a truly wonderful experience. You probably want to make reservations if you have a decent size party as they had several tables reserved while I was there. There aren't a ton of tables and their hours are somewhat limited, but it is overall a great place to go. I will definitely return.

Let's begin with one of the key elements apart from tea itself: the scone. The ginger scone had surprisingly exceptional texture and flavor! The toast was made from in-house sour dough bread with these delightful, flavorful spreads that ventured beyond traditional tea fare, yet not so far as to muddy the experience beyond recognition, as sometimes happens at other more adventurous tea houses. They wisely reserved the adventure for the tea menu. There was a fun selection of strong teas to choose from, served up on cute tea cups you hope to find at a high tea. The only thing that could be improved are the plain tea pots and ambiance could be a bit more decorative. It also would be an appreciated bonus to have the option to be offered or to be able to purchase a second scone. Overall, the service and experience were well worth the trip and price tag! Thank you for a great afternoon!

I found my new favorite tea house! It is very hard and somehow rare to find a tea house where you brew Gong Fu Cha style. So, I'm really happy I found this place! The owners are really nice and you can see their passion and love for tea when you talk to them. The establishment is clean, minimalistic, and calming. I find the atmosphere very inviting and grounding at the same time. I came here on a Monday, and ordered the Diamond Cutter Yellow Tea Gong Fu Cha style for $25. I also ordered 2 mini toasts-- Muhammara and Avaocado-- for $6. It wasn't too busy but there was a great number of customers in the tea house, but not too overwhelming. I spent 2 1/2 hours, enjoying my time here, journaling, reading a book, and also talking to the owners about tea. 10/10 will come back for more Gong Fu Cha sessions and to purchase loose leaf tea in the future!

Cute little tea house. Nice atmosphere and tea was great. I just wish they were open at nights. Pretty sure they would get more business.

This place is amazing. The hosts are so knowledgeable and so passionate about tea! I recommend getting the tea cakes and listening to their walkthrough on the types of teas and history. LGBTQ+ friendly and such a safe space to just hangout and read a book.

The person that assisted me was so nice and explained their process. You can pick out a tea set when you dine-in. I let them surprise me with the tea cup and pot. It was so pretty! I enjoyed sitting and taking my time to drink my tea.

For our friends birthday celebration we visited the ultra charming Callisto Tea House to enjoy a private tea tasting with the owners Nathan & Wendy and we were all enthralled with the different teas. Nathan shared 4 teas from around the world with us and they were each unique and delicious! It was fascinating to learn about the teas and how best to steep them, enjoy them, pair them, and of course, how they are made. We also enjoyed a delicious lemon ginger scone and a pandan cookie after the tasting. This was an incredible experience and one I highly recommend! Only $25/per person and an hour of great fun!

10/10!!! Absolutely lovely experience. I had been looking for a vegan/vegetarian tea service since a long time and learned that Callisto is a vegetarian tea house and offers a very reasonably priced service. It is a quaint little place and oozes elegance. It was perfect. The mini toasts are lovely - they bake fresh bread every morning! The scones were delightful (and I thought I did not like scones, I just had not met the right one), the jasmine tea was wonderful. I do not like peanut butter so I was worried I would not enjoy the cupcake but the texture and flavor were great enough to not make me dislike it because of peanut butter. I was actually discussing with my friend about memorable vegan desserts in the US and overseas and I mostly only came up with great options overseas and barely any in the US as most are very disappointing as well as overpriced. I am happy to say that my experience at Callisto was amazing and I can't wait to return! Also, they have very beautiful crockery and the owners and staff are super nice. So glad we finally made it out there. Also, there is a parking lot attached to the shop but you need to get a parking pass to place on your dashboard and it is free.

Great afternoon tea with an Asian twist that you have to reserve in advance. Would highly recommend. The tea cups are cute and interior doesn't remind you of a creepy English cottage like most other afternoon tea places. It feels more like a modern and relaxed coffee shop. They have some tea blends that they actually make themselves. The owner is very passionate about tea.

I recently discovered this tea shop and I'm so happy I did! Such wonderful and knowledgeable staff. The environment is perfect for enjoying a cup of tea on your own with a book or over catching up with friends. It's amazing to finally see a place for us tea drinkers !