Welcome to our Tea Party!

We offer exquisite themed high tea parties, blending tradition with elegance. Our events feature finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and premium teas, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a memorable experience with charming decor and impeccable service, right in your home, office, or chosen location. We can provide delightful entertainment to enhance the ambiance of the affair or bring joy to a children's party with fun, interactive characters.

Elegant afternoon tea service in Monterey featuring scones with homemade clotted cream and premium teas
Elegant Mother’s Day tea party with vintage china and linens in Monterey California

Motheers Day Tea

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant afternoon tea experience designed to delight and indulge. Enjoy a beautifully curated selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and an assortment of handcrafted sweet treats, all served on vintage china. Paired with a selection of fine teas, this relaxed and refined gathering is the perfect way to honour the special women in your life.

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Now Offering Gluten-Free, Vegetarian & Vegan Tea Options

Afternoon tea in Monterey with vegan and gluten-free options, Rosemary & Thyme High Teas

Inclusive Afternoon Tea, Thoughtfully Curated

Rosemary & Thyme High Teas is delighted to introduce a beautifully curated selection of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, thoughtfully designed to offer a more inclusive and refined afternoon tea experience.

In collaboration with Tiffany's Specialties Plant-Based Bakery, a plant-based bakery known for its gluten-free and artisan approach, we are able to present an exquisite range of baked goods crafted with organic, dairy-free, and egg-free ingredients.

While expanding our menu, we remain devoted to tradition. Guests will continue to enjoy our signature Rosemary & Thyme bespoke scones, served warm and accompanied by our homemade clotted cream and preserves—hallmarks of a classic English tea.

This thoughtful balance allows us to honor the elegance of traditional afternoon tea while offering a lighter, more health-conscious alternative—without compromising on flavor, presentation, or experience.

Advance notice is kindly requested for all dietary preferences, ensuring each detail is prepared with the utmost care.

The Tea-lightful Difference

"Experience the quintessence of British elegance at our high tea parties, where tradition meets innovation for a perfectly crafted and unforgettable afternoon."

Fresh baked scones with homemade clotted cream at Monterey high tea experience
Afternoon tea service in Monterey with elegant table setting, premium teas, and tiered stands
Tiered stand with tea sandwiches and sweet treats at afternoon tea in Monterey
Vegan and gluten-free options at afternoon tea service in Monterey California
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FAQs

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  • One of the strangest places someone has had tea is at Camp 2 on Mount Everest, 21,312 feet above sea level. Climbers Andrew Hughes and his team set a Guinness World Record.

  • The tea party where characters change seats without any reason occurs in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. During the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Alice observes the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Doormouse constantly shifting places.

  • Tea Dueling: A quirky Victorian-inspired game where participants dunk biscuits into tea and try to outlast their opponent without their biscuit breaking.