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A Hidden Patio Right Out Of A Storybook At The T Room In Montrose

The T Room, one of the top 13 posh places to have tea in L.A., lives up to it's reputation with a secret Montrose patio escape.

Tea on the patio at THE T ROOM in Montrose.
Tea on the patio at THE T ROOM in Montrose. (Mary Dawson / CalWest Media)

The "Welcome" signs are prominent on the THE T ROOM, the beautiful saffron colored oasis in the Montrose Shopping Park. Walk through the open door and in the back you will find one of the best kept secrets in Montrose! A cheery and elegant tea room patio that is the prefect place to relax and treat yourself.

Every nook and cranny is decorated a little differently but it all comes together in a most pleasant way. The look and feel of Spring!

The star of the show here are the teas. The T Room has traveled the world to source the best. You won't find run of the mill tea bags here. This is the place for whole leaf teas that are brewed at just the right temperature and in such a way that the leaves have room to expand for ultimate flavor.

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So many teas. So many flavors. One favorite is Mauritius, a rich black tea with broken leaves and a vanilla essence. Recommended with milk. For the more adventurous try Lapsang Souchong, a whole tea that has been smoked over rare woods.

The QUEEN'S TEA is well priced at $28 per person. This traditional English style tea is served on a 3-tiered cake stand with a freshly brewed pot of tea and includes: Lingonberry chicken, tarragon egg salad, English cucumber and Norwegian salmon finger sandwiches, freshly baked cranberry scones with homemade Russian cream and strawberry preserves, and assorted petite desserts and cookies surrounding fresh seasonal fruit.

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Owner ESMA is the heart of The T Room. She grew up in a family that operated a genuine Russian tea room. Some of the original family heirlooms from that day are right here in Montrose. With a love for people, a talent for display, a natural graciousness and gift of hospitality she draws people from far away to visit Montrose. Once they do they are already planning a trip back. Tea done well, shopping, and the beauty of Montrose all combine together for an unforgettable experience.

The T Room is located at 2405 Honolulu Ave. Book your reservation by calling 818-249-6677

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