It’s a pretty commonly agreed upon notion that the British don’t have the best food. But, they did get one thing right- Tea! Soon, h.wood will be unveiling their Tea Room (t.room?) which will be a small and private area for about 50 people. Celebrities and regulars will have their own teas and it will only be open a couple of nights a week. Sounds like it will be worth checking out- if you can get in. To tide you over until then, I put together a list of the best and most unique teas experiences LA has to offer.

Tea Rose Garden: Located in Pasadena and featuring flower from their gardens, this is one of the most traditional teas you’ll find in LA. http://www.tearosegarden.com/

Royal/T Cafe: Not your grandma’s tea! This is a must do if you like unique experiences. This tea room in located in a shared art, retail and cafe space in Culver City and invokes contemporary Japanese art culture. The tea menu is a French, Californian, and Asian fusion and your servers are dressed as they would be in the Maid Cafes in Tokyo. http://www.royal-t.org/cafe/

Gordon Ramsay: Honestly, not the most inspired food but the decor of the restaurant and the overall experience are worth checking it out. http://www.thelondonwesthollywood.com/gordon_ramsay/

American Girl Store: Who says afternoon tea is just for adults? If you have kids or can borrow some, this is an experience that they’ll love. The menu is similar to your typical tea menu but far more kid friendly. Plus, their dolls can dine at the table too! http://www.americangirl.com/stores/location_la.php

Fete Du Thé: A private tea catering company started by the people behind the retail space Algabar. They help you throw your own tea party by creating “modern tea parties with an exotic twist” They have both daytime and nighttime themed menus and can help you put together the most decadent of events. http://www.feteduthe.com/home%20.html

These are all extravagant, relaxing and indulgent traditional afternoon teas:

The Peninsula, Beverly Hills:

http://www.peninsula.com/Peninsula_Hotels/en/default.aspx#/Beverly_Hills/en/Dining/The_Living_Room/

The Four Seasons, Beverly Hills: http://www.fourseasons.com/losangeles/dining.html

The Montage, Beverly Hills: http://www.montagebeverlyhills.com/beverly-hills-entertainment.phphttp: