Beautiful tea place! I absolutely love the atmosphere and furnishings. I watch alot of Chinese dramas and it made it seem like I had walked in to a period film set. Absolutely love the teas and little snacks especially the spicy bean curd. Workers are all kind and knowledgeable. Thanks! read more

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If it wasn't for Chaffee, I would probably never walk upstairs in this plaza. I definitely have to say that I have been here twice and both experience has been great. Staff acknowledges you right away. Offers a sample of their tea. You can order at the counter and they tea tasting rooms from what I have read in the reviews. My husband has enjoyed their milk teas (913 Kings Oolong tea) and I have really enjoyed their soft serve! (Tie Guan Ying Oolong ice cream) What really impresses us is the milk tea, once you order and pay at the front counter you walk to the back where they make it fresh. You can smell the tea brewing. So if you are looking for a spot that is fast, this isn't your spot but trust me, it is worth it! Staff are really nice and I definitely would recommend this spot if you are true tea enthusiast! Chaffee gets 2 thumbs up from this Yelper. Tips: *Credit card accepted *Wifi available *Shared parking lot with other businesses (i.e. Meet Fresh, Summer Roll, Green Zone, etc.) *Located upstairs *Seating area in the back. *They allow samples of some of their teas. read more

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What a beautiful Chinese tea house! I've never been to one before. My husband and I redeemed our free 913 King's Oolong Milk Tea from our SGV passports. While we waited we decided to explore, peek into their tea rooms, admit their tea sets displayed all throughout their boutique. When we thought we reached the end, there was more! We came in to redeem our milk teas and came out appreciating the artistry that goes into brewing and serving. The tea house is on the 2nd floor of Camellia Square. The parking lot can get full as it's shared with other businesses in the plaza. There is a garage as well. Our milk teas were perfect. I love oolong tea in general. It was earthy and balanced nicely with the sweetness from the oat milk. I highly recommend this drink! We ordered our drinks in the front and were instructed to pick up our milk teas in the back. I highly recommend stopping by. They also offer coffee and soft serve. Thanks, Chaffee, for a great experience. We'll be back soon! read more

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I was not expecting this beautiful tea spot when coming here to pick up some milk tea! Walking-in, I was enamored by the beautiful and ornate design of this tea shop. I also found out this place does high tea with beautiful and comfy tea rooms inside. I came here to try the 913 King's Oolong Milk Tea at regular sweetness and it was pretty good. The tea was good quality and not too milky. Good herbal and refreshing flavor. My other friend who got it at 50% sweetness said it wasn't very flavorful, so regular sweetness is recommended. There's ample and free parking around the plaza and even covered underground parking. The service here was good and the staff explained the tea products well to my friends and I. I would definitely come back here for high tea, but also to try the soft serve and do some shopping for tea products! read more

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Chaffee is such a hidden gam on 2nd floor of bustling plaza! Chaffee is both tea boutique and cafe (selling limited menu item of tea-based drinks and ice cream). Once you step inside Chaffee -- everything feels thoughtfully curated, with lots of beautiful tea sets, premium-quality tea products. Even the hostess wearing traditional quipo! Very cool. There's also a small room tucked away in the back that serves tea and ice cream. It's presented as a kind of "tea room," but I was expecting more of a traditional tea experience. Instead, the menu leans heavily toward sweet treats and pastries, without the savory or more traditional finger sandwiches offerings I was hoping for. Still, it's a lovely little spot, the tea service is definitely worth discovering! read more

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I came here to try their oolong milk tea and was taken aback by the serenity of the place and how beautiful it is. A tea tasting here would be wonderful but they also make drinks to go. There is a small casual sitting area in the back where there was 1 person studying. I waited there for my drink a the staff was very friendly. The drink was very authentic with strong tea flavor. I felt the caffeine! Definitely need to be back. It's clean and not too crowded. Staff is also very sweet. read more

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SGV Passport x Chaffee. We came by to redeem our My SGV passport items on a weekend day. This location is located on the 2nd floor if you have trouble finding it. The interior is most definitely eye catching the moment you step in. You have to check in at the front to order and we came to get our 913 King's Oolong Milk Tea. Also to know Oat Milk is offered as a milk alternative. The location has decorative tea sets and figurines. They offer all kinds of teas/ tea leaves for home. We were directed to the back of the location to pick up our drinks. The flavor of the Milk Tea was delicious and had balanced flavored. They have few tables for seating to enjoy and browse around. It a memorable place to visit if you love all kinds of teas. Apparently you can reserved one of the tea rooms as well for parties. Overall, I enjoyed the SGV redemption and wouldn't mind returning one time in the future. ( ^_^)b read more

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3.5 stars, rounding up to 4. The setting was really nice, the service was also friendly, but the price for what you get is....well, the cost of tea was quite high. The tea itself was really good, but we also don't get too many water refills. The help you the first time, the water stays hot by your side to refill yourself we were able to get two pots each. The food came out on a little rack, so presentation was great. However, the food was just ok; it was basically boxed items you could buy in the store up front, but tasted just average. It was also heavily sweet, so we kind of wished we'd eaten first. However, that osmanthus tea jelly was amazing. Highlight of the whole tea! Overall, it was an experience, but one we wouldn't partake in again. Ooh, but after lunch (we were still hungry), we headed back to try the tea soft serve and that was super tasty! read more

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First time visiting, found it through mysgv boba passport. It's located upstairs above greenzone. Friendly service, good quality tea (ten ren & ten fu), spacious and beautiful decor with lots of indoor seating. We tried the 913 kings oolong milk iced tea, you can really taste the roasted tea flavor. We also enjoyed the matcha soft serve, they give generous portions & you can really taste the matcha. They have afternoon tea service, tea tasting & paint and steep (paint a tea canister & choose a tea to drink in an individual size teapot), reservations required for activities. We will definitely return to try more teas and try the paint and steep with friends. read more

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Chaffee is located on the second floor of the "Tea Pot" plaza in Temple City on the corner of Las Tunas and Rosemead Blvd. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing. Service was really good too. The presentation was nice. What I found lacking was the food. The food quality could have been better. I would have appreciated more savory dishes and less store-bought cookies and pastries. I wanted fresh baked goods. read more

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Background On Visit: Recently bought the mysgv passport and felt quite happy that Chaffee is a participating vendor. Restroom: Restroom is available to use. Credit Cards: They're accepted Location/Parking: Located on the second floor of the teapot plaza on the SE corner of Rosemead Blvd. and Las Tunas. Parking can be found on the ground floor, but it would be recommended to park in the underground parking structure. Ambiance/Decor: Nice ambiance with modern asian furnishings. Plenty of seating through out the shop. Service: Kim, staffer, was friendly, attentive, and informational about the shop. My tea didn't take long to be made. Drink Of Choice: I had the 913 King Oolongs Tea. Loved the floral tea flavor and felt refreshed after drinking it. Chaffee For Thought: Would love to come back to the shop and participating in a tea making class in the near future. read more

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#124 in my Teaholic Diaries. Located on the second floor of the plaza, Chaffee is an elegant tea house that incorporates traditional Chinese tea culture into a modern tea experience. Their tea rooms are exquisite, and are inspired by traditional Chinese tea houses. I felt like I was in a high end jade shop, and interestingly enough, they have a teapot museum in the middle of the large establishment. In addition to selling loose leaf teas and tea ceremony cupware, they also offer afternoon tea service as well as a few select individual teas/milk teas that are brewed-to-order. I opted for the 913 King's oolong tea and the Cassia milk tea from their iced tea collection. Both drinks were smooth and mellow. The 913 king oolong tea is a signature blend of oolong with ginseng. It was vibrant in color and had a lovely sweet floral taste. My favorite of the two was the cassia milk tea, which was a little on the richer side with a malty flavor profile. Overall, I enjoyed the two drinks and would be interested in trying their other iced teas. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

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Currently if you want to book reservation for tea group it would be $65 per person. Parking: Good luck finding parking on the top floor, cause this plaza gets busy. Most of the time you'll be able to find a parking spot on the underground parking structure. Tie Guan Yin soft serve: texture was nutty like black sesame. It had a slight roasted taste to it with tea underlining. Definitely, would recommend getting their soft serve here. SGV boba passport book: I got to try their 913 King Oolongs Tea with 50% sweetness. They really hit it right on the mark with the sweetness. It was still sweet but not too sweet. Tea mix was inbetween light. Not much seating inside if there are a lot of tea serving reservations booked on the day of. Very spacious, and very beautiful if you're a tea lover like looking at tea pots, tea cups, and different tea bags to buy this is your place to drop by. read more

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Came last week to hang out with a friend and finally try the tea experience at Chaffee | Ten Fu's & Ten Ren's Tea Boutique. It's located upstairs in Camellia Square Shopping Plaza, right by the iconic floating teapot fountain. Walking inside felt like stepping into a traditional Chinese tea house. The space is beautifully designed with elegant décor, display cases filled with various teapots, and an impressive wall of teas available for purchase. We were led to a quiet semi-private room featuring gorgeous mahogany and cherry elm wood tables and chairs, intricate carvings, abalone inlays, and beautifully crafted wooden partition panels separating the rooms. Our room also had views overlooking a portion of Rosemead Blvd. and a nearby side street. I did have to wait a little before being greeted, but it appeared the staff member was assisting other guests in the back, so it was understandable. The menu offered a wide variety of teas to choose from, and we each selected our own pot. Alongside the tea came a beautifully presented assortment of traditional Chinese tea snacks. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, and the staff explained the proper steeping times for the first, second, and third infusions. An electric kettle maintained the perfect water temperature throughout our visit, allowing us to fully enjoy each subsequent brew. The entire experience felt relaxing, elegant, and unhurried--an excellent way to spend an afternoon catching up with a friend. The teas were enjoyable, the setting was stunning, and the service provided a nice introduction to traditional tea appreciation. My only downside was the price. At about $65 per person, I felt the tea snacks didn't quite match the premium cost of the experience. Overall, it was a fun and unique experience to try at least once, especially if you enjoy tea culture, beautiful surroundings, and a slower-paced afternoon with friends. read more

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Went there on a Sunday afternoon, had the whole room for ourselves. The service was great they had a staff explaining the different teas, the flavor profile, the scent, and the timing of each brew. The snacks had good variety. Actually an interesting experience. Will come to try different teas again. read more

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Chaffee tea house offers such a unique Chinese high tea experience. The set comes with 10-11 small bites with your choice of tea. The treats are quite small but cute. Their presentation is so adorable. One tip: try your tea before diving into the treats because the sweets will overpower your tea. Mine at least. I ordered Bai Hai Oolong. The interior of this tea house is also so beautifully designed. I visited on a Friday afternoon and peaceful and quiet which I love. Our server was wonderful and helped recommended options. At a $65 per person, is definitely a splurge, but for the presentation and overall experience. It's worth giving it a try! read more

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The food is cute and palatable. The san Gabriel mountain views are amazing. The service is really quick and the host is kind. The afternoon tea the ambiance is nice. This is a really nice experience. There's a lot of food. We got two tea afternoon tea set for four people and the other two people got a personal Tea set and it's more than enough food. I really like the light floral tea, White Peony. I like the jelly too. It's not too sweet. They give samples of the tea. It's like a honey jelly. It tells you the steep times on the menu. There's at least 15 different varieties of teas for the afternoon tea. They have spicy bean curd and spicy peanuts as some savory elements. There are tea cakes and other not too sweet desserts. Taiyaki, nougat. The hojicha and oolong tea soft serve is really delicious and has good flavor. Parking is the same plaza as baekjeong and dive. Underground. read more

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We got the Afternoon Tea Experience which came with confectionary treats with our choice of tea. It was a lovely experience and the ambience was nice! I wish we had a bit more privacy with doors closed; had a few passerby's looking. It isn't a big deal but we'd like to feel more secluded. I've attached some photos of our experience! read more

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I love their oolong soft serve but I usually come for the Chaffee tea latte, which is an iced oolong tea with espresso and agave. Delicious! Came in today and it seems like they are finally getting more business. The main appeal is the vast collection of teas and you can even relax in one of the many rooms with a nice aerial view of temple city, haha. Very good, quick and friendly service! 5 stars. read more

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Hidden Gem located upstairs in temple city's teapot plaza. Teas from everywhere, tasting rooms, tea tasting programs. Great selection of hot and cold premium teas. Reserve your group tasting in the private rooms. Very nice decor super stylish. Soft serve match green tea and also affogato available. Espresso based drink menu too for coffee lovers. read more

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Beautiful interior and service was very good! We went in just for the soft serve. Even though both types of oolong (913 and Tieguanying) were on the menu they only had matcha and Tieguanying. The oolong flavor in the soft serve was really good - fragrant and strong but not overly so to where it's bitter. My only note is that the day we went the ice cream was a bit crystallized and the whole dessert was full of tea sediments which I was told is not typical. Personally I wouldn't serve something if it was not the normal standard. I still give it a 4 due to flavor and because I could see the potential. I hope to go back to solidify the review. read more

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My friend saw this afternoon tea option and it was located in the Temple City and named Chaffee so we decided to check it out. It is located in the same plaza that has many tasty food options and also a beauty store on the bottom. This place is located on the second floor and it has a super cute interior. The place is quiet and also very Asian oriented. We sat down on these traditional Chinese chairs that are made with wood and look handcrafted. We were sitting in a nice spot and then our tea service started. Each person gets to decide which tea they would like to have and there is a list. I picked a black tea that was full of boldness. Then came the dessert and cakes. It was super cute and overall each one was a different taste and flavor! I like the setup of it and it was very nicely displayed. Overall we both had a fun time here and it was good to be able to catch up with your friends here! Perfect spot to do so. read more

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When we first came in we were given a sample of one of their teas. Once you order your drink, you go to the back and wait as that is where the drinks come out. there are chairs. The milk tea here taste so healthy. But i guess its a good thing. You can taste the 3 ingredients they add to the drink. The only bad thing was 1 of the teas ran out and it wouldve taken 30 minutes to brew up more. You can also buy from their tea selection and i suppose the many types of pots and cups then have for the tea. They have pretty cute ones. It looks like they also do afternoon tea which is a cute event with friends since you might get a private room. read more

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The afternoon tea service at Chaffee isn't bad, but for its price, it's very disappointing. This service is priced at $65 per person, and with tax and tip, will run you closer to $80. Although the snacks are plentiful and presented nicely, their quality seemed like the treats were taken from packaging and simply placed on the tray. I did like some items like the custard taiyaki, but some items such as the spicy peanuts and spicy bean curd were not very good at all. The bean curd in particular was hard and not palatable. The tea selection was good. Each member of your party gets to choose their own tea. I chose the pearl jasmine oolong for myself, but my favorite was the Bai Hao Oolong (Oriental Beauty). The seating area is pretty, and you'll get some nice pictures, but I believe this tea service is overpriced as none of the tea accompaniments felt freshly made. read more

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The Vibe: A hidden gem that feels like a cross between a high-end tea shop and a curated museum. The furniture and atmosphere are incredibly peaceful. The Standouts: The Cassia Tea Latte and Oolong Ice Cream are both 10/10. Dine in and enjoy! Elite Tips: This is the perfect place to bring family or anyone who appreciates a slower, more classical tea experience. Check out their tea sets for high-quality gifts. read more

Best oriental afternoon tea experience in SGV! The decor, service, and offerings are just top notch. They accommodated our party well even after our number went down. They even accommodated moving us to a different room so we can have a more intimate experience. Staff taught us proper oriental tea steeping etiquette and process. Certainly a must. The teas were really good quality and everyone in the party had nothing but good comments about them. The staff also explained each type of tea and recommended the notes/flavors. Overall superb experience. I highly recommend this place read more

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Such a fun and enjoyable tea experience! The place is very nice, cozy, and welcoming. We had a great time enjoying the tea and spending time together. Definitely a fun place to visit with friends! read more

Chaffee - Tea Rooms Near Me - Temple City, California

The MySGV Boba Passport brought me into Chaffee for the first time today! I was able to try the 913 King's Oolong Milk Tea (50% sweet) and it was absolutely delicious. The sweetness level was really nice, not too sweet, but sweet enough. I want to shout-out Shaina for her wonderful customer service. She was very kind, and my drink was made very well. There was also plenty of seating! PLENTY! I would definitely recommend this tea shop! read more

Although I occasionally come to this Temple City plaza, I never took notice of the businesses on the second floor. It was a rainy afternoon when I met up for some tea here. I ordered a hot 913 King's Oolong, an aromatic and invigorating flavor. We sat in the properly lit tea-drinking area, surrounded by ornate decoration and wooden furniture. As others have found, the service here is attentive and understated. I also wanted to try their Tie Guan Ying soft serve, but alas! they were out, so I went with their 913 King's Oolong flavor. Double the oolong! 1826 if you will. I came back on a separate visit to see if their Tie Guan Ying soft serve was available, and luckily it was. The to-go cup seemed fairly small portion-wise, but the flavor was incredibly rich. Would come back for some more during warmer weather. read more

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Came here for Matcha Ice Cream. There is plenty of seats in the back where you can hang out and chat with friends. Nice place! read more

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I recently visited Chaffee Tea Room in Temple City and had a good experience. The atmosphere is elegant, cozy, and relaxing, making it the perfect place to unwind with friends or family. The tea selection is great (if you're a tea connoisseur). The staff were welcoming, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Edit: if you give 5 stars at the tea room, you would get free ice cream-- which is what I initially gave. But for the price, you're better off getting something else. read more

I forgot which tea I got, it was one of the oolong milk teas and I enjoyed it. The star of the show tho is the oolong tea soft serve!!! Had I not eaten dessert already, I would have opted for that. Strong tea flavor and creamy without iciness! I also enjoyed the oolong milk tea. Service was fine when attentive, but it's also a little hard to get their service cuz there was one lady working the front and she'd help out guests and talk to them about the tea. I didn't wanna interrupt her spiel so I had to wait a bit. Gorgeous spot, wish it was closer to home tho. read more

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5/5: for amazing tea and fancy vibes It took me a second to getting to writing this review, partly because I wanted to do it justice but also partly because I was admittedly gatekeeping my favorite tea spot from becoming over crowded. But considering I've been frequenting this spot over the past 2-3 months, it is about time I've written a review! Chaffee is located on the second floor of the "Floating Kettle" plaza on Las Tunas and Rosemead. When you walk in, you're greeted with many loose leaf teas, tea adjacent ceramics that range from tea sets and other items, and some Taiwanese and Chinese afternoon tea snacks available for purchase. The menu is simple as they focus on bringing you quality tea brewed with real tea leaves and organic milk and non dairy milk alternatives. I usually opt for just pure tea made less sweet because I enjoy the real tea flavors. If you don't like what's on the menu, you can also select any tea from the store to be brewed. Their chrysanthemum is quite good, but as of Jan 2026 they are out of stock! Aside from their teas, they also have a full afternoon tea set which I believe has a minimum of 2 people to order. There's also special tea rooms for folks who reserve the afternoon tea, so it's a great place to bring guests you want to impress, and reminds me of the afternoon tea service spots in Taiwan. They also have some of the best tea soft serves around, with my favorite being their oolong flavor, but they have matcha as well. The store itself is ornately decorated, with high ceilings, lots of lights, and heavy emphasis on Taiwanese and Chinese culture. There's also a small room full of fancy displays of clay, ceramic, and glass tea sets that are also available for purchase. All their staff and their owner are very friendly and have only made me feel welcome the many times I've frequented the store. Parking is plentiful but can be a struggle at peak hours. Still I've always found a spot in the underground lot downstairs. There's also wheelchair accessible elevators to bring you to the second floor. read more

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We did the afternoon tea experience. You get your choice of brewed tea and a selection of different sweet and savory Asian snacks. I decided to one of their new drinks, Golden Marigold Lemon tea, which was very refreshing! The vibes here are very calming and relaxing, great spot to slow down and connect. read more

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The milk tea drinks are kind of watered down, but the real star of the show here are the soft-served ice creams. The matcha one is very strong and earthy, not too sweet. However, both of the oolong soft serves really shine. They are perfect -- earthy, but not overly earthy, sweet but not too sweet, and a delicious consistency. The shop is decorated beautifully with many sitting areas, and the staff are always nice and polite. If this place ever closes or gets rid of the soft serve, I will actually be devastated because I don't know anywhere else that serves oolong ice cream (oolong being my absolute favorite tea and latest obsession), and this gem of a place does it so well... read more

Chaffee - 913 King's Oolong Tea Soft Serve and Matcha Soft Serve - Tea Rooms Near Me - Temple City, California

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I had the most amazing Gong fu afternoon tea experience for my birthday here! Gong fu (as referenced on the In Pursuit of Tea website) is "a method of brewing tea with skill, using small vessels and short steeps to infuse a large proportion of leaves." It was my first time having tea served in this method, as I always had British style afternoon tea and never Asian style afternoon tea. Stepping into the establishment, my partner and I were welcomed warmly and serviced immediately once our reservation for the afternoon tea experience was confirmed. We noticed how wonderful the interior was - the amount of beautiful dishware, imported tea, and tea accessories was breathtaking! We were led to a semi-private, large room with 2 tables (the room can be private once the room divider is up). The interior of this room was beautiful as well. Our server /tea curator was very kind and knowledgeable, explaining how the Gong fu tea method worked, explaining the difference between the tea leaves on the menu and what would be best recommended based on our preferences, and pouring our tea frequently throughout our 2 hour stay there. We got the Bai Hao Oolong tea and the 919 Tea King tea. The delicacies served with the tea had a pretty presentation and tasted delicious with our tea pairings! We absolutely loved the hojicha ice cream sample served at the end as well. After our experience, we bought 2 tea boxes to enjoy at home using the Gong fun method, and enjoyed it as well! We will definitely be coming again!! Thank you Chaffee for my amazing birthday Gong fu tea experience! read more

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Made reservations for a Saturday tea session at noon. The process was a breeze and they are very responsive with reservation details/confirmation. Chaffee is located on the 2nd floor of the plaza. When you first enter, you're greeted by the staff and a showroom of their teas. Then you're led to a tea room. The staff explains the menu and ask you to make your choice for tea selection. We did the $65 tea experience. Each person gets a variety of snacks and pastries to pair with the tea. The snacks were delightful. Their decor is beautiful. Each piece seems to be thoughtfully selected. The rooms had lots of natural light. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable about teas. Teas were great. Overall, not a bad way to spend 1-2 hours. I would come back. read more

Chaffee is located inside of the TeaRen store. The store is so beautiful and decorated all over with display cases of tea pots and tea cups that you can view and purchase. They also sell tea leaves that range from black tea, oolong tea, Jasmine tea, osmanthus tea, pureah tea, and white tea. Staff were friendly and they even offer tea tasting samples. I especially appreciate that they leave you alone to look around instead of following you everywhere. While here, I had to try their ... 1. King's Oolong Tea Ice cream (5/5) Finding good ice cream made with tea is rare to find. The ice cream had a very pleasant, yet strong roasted-nutty tea flavor. It was not too sweet at all, which is another star. If you like fragrant tea, you'll like this. 2. Tie Guan Ying oolong tea ice cream Another non-sweet tea ice cream. I found this one to be stronger in tea flavor than the King's one. Both are good though. It pairs well with any tea or latte drinks you get here. 3. Chaffee tea latte A bold fusion of their house special King's oolong tea with a shot of espresso, which was strong. It is topped with a lightly sweetened whipped creamy milk There's some seating inside for you to enjoy your drinks and desserts. read more

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This is such a cute spot for an Asian afternoon tea. There's a great selection of well-known Chinese and Taiwanese teas to try and they're legit. The snacks themselves were pretty, fun to try, and nicely presented. But...they weren't that special if I'm being honest. For the price point, I expected something handmade but most, if not all, tasted store-bought / pre-packaged. Food composition also lacks thought. Nevertheless, the ambiance stood out to me and made the experience relaxing and peaceful. Just don't expect too much from the food. read more

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Chaffee is an interesting new-ish tea spot in the SGV with lovely iced tea lattes and tons of unique gift items, snacks, and tea pots. They offer a fun new spin on a traditional afternoon tea with an Asian-fusion influence. They keep the vibes elegant and exclusive with sleek decor and several intimate VIP rooms. On my visit I grabbed two of their iced tea lattes to go for me and hubby. I got the 913 Kings Oolong iced tea latte which was complex with a roasty flavor profile. I got it "less sweet" and it was still pretty sweet but smooth. I got the hubby an Oriental Beauty Oolong iced tea latte which was much sweeter with strong honey notes and more floral - it was very nice. The iced tea lattes are plain teas with a cream top which was a thinner cream than most other places but very nice and subtle. They also have regular style milk teas as well as a "Chaffee tea latte" that comes with espresso. The interior almost feels like browsing a museum with all the beautiful tea pots and gifts. They even had an adorable persimmon tea set that I loved haha! This would be a great place for some unique Christmas gifts. Prices for their drinks are reasonable for the area. Their afternoon tea is $65pp so a little steep - and their gifts are a tad pricey as well but seem like one of a kind gifts of good quality. According to the staff helping me (maybe the owner?) it's still the Ten Ren company but with a rebrand to make the name "easier". I visited about 10 mins after they opened for the day and she initially seemed a little put-out that I came in around opening time - but she warmed up a little after I offered to come back later. They seem to still be working out their new opening a bit. They're located on the second floor with stairs on either side - I didn't see any elevators nearby so handicap access may be an issue but it's a large shopping complex so I'd be surprised if there wasn't an elevator somewhere. Parking is a bit of a challenge as this is clearly a popular shopping center and the spaces are also very narrow. The signs above the door still say Ten Fu and Ten Ren with an acrylic banner saying Chaffee so the location may be a little confusing at first if you don't know that they're all the same company lol. All in all I really enjoyed my teas and would like to return to try their unique afternoon tea service! read more

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