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    Easy entrance to a genuine art house experience
    Beau H.

    A soulful speakeasy with a smile. Upon being admitted into the Bu Tea Den one is met with kindness and smart people doing smart things. The music is upbeat, fun and well curated for this beautifully lit high vibrational space. Natalie has built a wonderful tea selection and we sampled a trio of great blends : The Den Blend, Jasmine & Oolong all brewed in an Eastern way with 5 grams of tea so it's taste is pure, dense and strong. I have personally wanted to embrace tea, especially as a traveled person it's good to learn and experience each blend and I love learning the history. Bu Tea Den hosts several AFTM : Automated Fortune Telling Machines that when one is honest, answering questions at an ATM like machine a print out and a 'Paisley ID' is awarded to you that appears across the room on a screen of other newly named 'paisleys'. These move with the vigor reflected in the caffeinated teas that we have consumed. This is beyond cool and so was the accuracy of the printed fortune. Mahjong is not only played here some nights but also taught. This is a true art house with all the fun of one. The tea is excellent and the vibe fun and authentic. Natalie and Severin have truly created enchantment.

    Aftm: automated fortune telling machine
    Jillian M.

    Sev and Natty are amazing hosts, very friendly and interactive. The space itself it's nicely decorated and calm, but that draw is the interactive paisley art and fortune atm machine which is quite unique and I've never seen before. They have a great assortment of teas for you to sample as well as amazing snacks. I highly recommend you check this spot out before it gets popular. Space is limited and is rsvp only! It was perfect for a chill date night, My BF really loved the vibe. I love tea places and I can see being a regular here.

    Cozy interior
    Daniel B.

    I came to Bu Tea Den as a paid plus one to a Yelp Elite event and had a great time! This speakeasy tea shop is housed on the first floor of an industrial style building home to various artists who rent the space. It was a very neat experience where art meets a curated tea tasting with some eclectic snacks. You can also get your fortune read by answering some questions via a repurposed ATM machine. After your fortune is printed, your name is added to a paisley and projected onto a screen at the back wall of the den. All the paisleys swim around and interact with each other like little tadpoles in a pond. The printed fortune has a QR code where you can also learn more about your fortune. We tried three different teas, their house tea, called Den Blend, a jasmine tea, and an oolong tea. All were great and well balanced. Snacks included matcha-flavored popcorn and shortbread cookies, as well as dill pretzel sticks and mochi nuggets. The owners were super friendly and great to talk to! It had a very unique, cozy vibe. Can't wait to go back.

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    Philicia H.

    First time trying out a tea speakeasy and it was such a great vibe! This place is simple yet very interesting. The owner made this cozy den into an immersive art experience. You buzz in at the gate and walk into a transformed loft in a warehouse. The owner showed us around and explained the different types of teas and the Automated Fortune Teller Machine. It prints out your numerology, chakra, soul age, and more. The teas were so good! Love their house tea that they mix with lemon grass. We went to the happy hour 2 for 1 that they have on select Fridays. There are other events that the den host as well. Check out their page on social media to learn more about. Great place to connect with friends and strangers.

    I am not usually a tea person, but I came here for a yelp elite event as a +1 and I was pleasantly surprised! We started at the repurposed ATMs and took a quiz that gave us a personalized response about ourselves, and our names were put on the projector based on how we answered. Then we sat down and the two hosts were very kind to us and were providing us with various teas to try! Sev also kept the snacks coming which was awesome lol. Overall, very fun and cozy experience!

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    Thanks Janet! Always a pleasure to have you at the Den!

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    Definitely an art experience with delicious tea and friendly owners who made my time there an enjoyable one.

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    Thanks Edward. It was nice to host you at the den and chat!

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    Came to Tea at Shiloh with some girlfriends to celebrate my birthday week! It was so cute inside!…read moreNice and cozy! Everyone working there are so sweet and informative. They lay down the ground rules when you walk in and let you know how the evening will go. The tea was 10/10 wow! I can't recall which one i kept coming back to but i had four cups. I love how informative they are of each tea blends and they really cater to everyone. Once you find a nice little cozy spot pray it's still available when you get up to go to the restroom or get more tea. You can't reserve an area the whole point is to meet others and socialize. Again i loved coming with my friends and made more at the end of the night. Loved the live music as well!! (:

    I really wanted to love this place because the concept and the space are beautiful. The Late Night…read moreTea & Romantic experience is advertised as peaceful, relaxing, and intimate, but our experience was the complete opposite. My friend and I arrived around 7:30 p.m. (well within the 7-10 p.m. arrival window), and it was already packed. There was nowhere to sit because people had left bags and purses at tables to save their spots while doing activities like watercolor painting. We squeezed into a tiny corner and stayed there all night because if we got up, we'd lose our seats. We never even got to try the watercolor painting because of it. For $47 per person, this experience simply isn't worth the price. Reservations are required, so they know exactly how many people are attending, yet the space was still overcrowded. It felt like they were trying to maximize ticket sales instead of creating the peaceful atmosphere they advertise. With what they're charging, they could absolutely reduce the number of reservations and provide guests with a much more enjoyable experience. It's a beautiful space with so much potential, but the overcrowding completely takes away from it. I left feeling overstimulated, disappointed, and like I didn't get the experience I paid for. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return.

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    Rose & Blanc Tea Room

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    4.3
    (361 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Food: my hubby and I came for cute date and overall had a great experience. The tea service had an…read moreassortment of tea sandwiches, scones, and desserts presented on classic 3 tiered stand. The smoked salmon sandwich was probably my favorite of the savory bites. The desserts were pretty, sweet, and fit the whimsical princess tea-room aesthetic well. Nothing was overly adventurous or fusion-y, but everything felt thoughtfully prepared for an elevated afternoon tea experience. The portions were surprisingly filling by the end too! Price: Rose & Blanc is one of the more approachable afternoon tea experiences in Los Angeles. Their standard tea service starts around $38 per person, while the more elaborate tea set runs about $50 per person and includes additional stuff. Given how expensive high tea can get around LA, the pricing feels fairly reasonable, especially for special occasions like birthdays, bridal showers, or catching up with friends. Ambiance: The ambiance is probably the biggest draw here. The entire space is decorated in soft baby pink with floral accents, chandeliers, vintage-inspired décor, and elegant table settings. It feels feminine, charming (not tacky at all!) and intentionally designed for celebrations, and of course Instagram photos. Despite being located upstairs in a bustling Koreatown plaza, once you're inside it feels surprisingly cozy and transported from the busy city outside. Service: Service was friendly and attentive throughout the tea service. Staff checked in regularly, explained the tea sets, and kept things moving at a comfortable pace without making us feel rushed. Since tea service is reservation-based and served during designated seating times, everything felt organized and structured. Most servers spoke both English and Korean yay Parking: Parking is easier than expected for ktown. There's a self-parking structure available in the building, though spaces can fill up quickly during popular tea times and special events. I'd still recommend arriving a little early to secure a spot.

    Ktown is always full of fun little secrets and gems and Rose & Blanc Tea Room is one of them. If…read moreyou love tea time without the exorbitant prices, then this is your place. Great teas and little finger sandwiches and pastries all at an affordable price of $30-50ish per person (vs. some other places which may go upwards of like $60-100 per person). The whole decor is cute with pink and white being the main motif of the tea room which is a stark difference from the plaza just outside. The dishware and tea sets are all so cute and the teas? Plenty of options. My wife and I tried out the pear and hibiscus teas respectively and they were just right: not too sweet. The sandwiches were great with slight asian influences to them. The pastries were my favorite though, nothing like a scone with butter and jam to go with your tea. Anyway, great teas, great food, great vibes, and great prices. What more do you need? A reservation? Yeah I suppose that helps too hah!

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    Egg salad amazing one of the best in a long time.
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    Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea

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    4.3
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    I had a good experience at Yi Fang (Los Angeles). I ordered the Sugarcane Mountain Tea ($7.24 -…read more50% Sugar - Less Ice). The crisp flavor of tea and fresh sugarcane is invigorating. TASTY! I arrived at Yi Fang (Los Angeles) on Sunday (around 12:48PM). Parking is very challenging. I'd parked at a nearby structure and walked over. Staff (receipt says Dinh) is very polite and hardworking. Dinh gave wonderful recommendations, and Dinh worked hard. My drink took one minute and 50 seconds. Fast! As mentioned, I enjoyed the Sugarcane Mountain Tea ($7.24 - 50% Sugar - Less Ice). It's refreshing, flavorful, and thirst-quenching. The ingredients are good quality, and I felt happy & satisfied as I sipped. On ambiance, Yi Fang (Los Angeles) is cozy, clean, and small. However, it shares a space with Matcha Ren, so the spot feels larger. On its own, there's one corner table, but I appreciated how the table had an electrical outlet adapter with extra plugs and usb ports. There's also customer internet with password; details are visible on the front counter. Overall, Yi Fang (Los Angeles) is a lovely spot for good tea. I felt comfortable, and I left satisfied. If you're already walking nearby, I happily recommend. 4.7 out of 5

    The best drink for summertime! So refreshing! I cannot remember how many times I have had it so…read morefar. 50% sweetness is perfect for me.

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    Mango sago pomelo Brown sugar latte boba Green tea latte with grass jelly @dangit.all
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    MEMORYLOOK

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    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
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    We were looking for a place with good iced coffee and enough room to spread out and get some work…read moredone. Yelp led us to MEMORYLOOK in K-Town, and it ended up being exactly what we wanted. The pictures don't lie. It's got that clean, modern coffee shop aesthetic, but a few quirky touches keep it from feeling like every other minimalist café. There's a photo booth in the back (which I assume explains the name) and a display of sunglasses that I never quite figured out. Also, no bathroom code. Always appreciated. Neither of us usually orders einspanners, but my wife got the vanilla and I ordered the mocha, both iced with oat milk. They were excellent. Creamy and rich and the coffee underneath was tasty even before mixing in the cream. The pastries looked beautiful and artful, although I was hoping for something simple like an almond croissant. The vibe outside on the patio was great. Lots of people working on laptops, plenty of room to settle in, and it felt more like a co-working space than a typical coffee shop. It's also super dog-friendly, has ample parking in its own lot and we even found easy street parking out front. Everything about this place just worked. We'll gladly make the 25-minute drive again.

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    Strawberry cream puff
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