Callisto Tea House

10/10 experience! I hope everyone comes here. The tea experience was wonderful and the pricing was very good. It’s so nice to have a vegan afternoon tea (some of the times have a none vegan option as well). The lemon and ginger scone with vegan cream was my favorite. The staff is so knowledgeable. Thank you to Wendy for sharing all of her knowledge about the different teas we were considering. Will definitely return sometime to do the tea tasting. Also, I saw signs for community events which is very cool.

Cozy tea house with absolutely delicious food and tea. We love to have afternoon tea here after a visit to the Huntington Library. Best of all, they have vegan options. The tea service is delicious, from the toasts to the scones and of course, the tea. The Red Queen (black tea) is one of the best black teas I’ve ever tasted. The staff is pleasant and helpful. Such a treat to spend an hour here after walking the gardens and museums of the library. Can’t recommend Callisto enough!

My book club met here for our January meeting. Parking was a breeze, for context we had arrived around noon on a Sunday. Their tea menu has beautiful descriptions that helped us choose the perfect teas that aligned with our book’s themes. We had a larger group and the owners were a delight to work with to make the reservation to accommodate us and schedule a tea tasting. We had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the delicious teas. 🤍

I wanted to pick up some loose leaf tea and stumbled upon this gem, ended up staying to sit and enjoy a pot of oolong tea and read a while. Staff was friendly, helpful and the atmosphere was very mellow and cozy, lots of people reading, chatting, writing. What a treat! Will be back 🙂

I requested a reservation on the website to celebrate my friend's belated birthday and quickly received a response back. The staff was so helpful guiding us through our first visit, offering thoughts and suggestions about each tea and afternoon tea time options. Everything came out beautifully that I had to slowly eat/drink each item to really savor it. I'm so grateful they reserved the window seat for us because the daylight was beautiful and perfect for tea. The teas, spreads, and tea equipment make excellent gifts. The Red Queen tea made a great impression on my friend. I made sure to buy her at least one flavor before we left. We also sampled the black sesame spread they sold at the front counter. Absolutely DELICIOUS. We'll be coming back for another girls' day. 🙂

We recently visited Callisto Tea House in Pasadena for afternoon tea, and it was an unforgettable experience! The ambiance was calm and inviting, and we were immediately welcomed by the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff. They guided us through the different teas with genuine enthusiasm, making it easy to find something we loved. The afternoon tea service was impeccable, with a beautifully arranged selection of the most delicious sweet and savory treats that complemented the tea perfectly. We also opted for the Gong Fu tea experience, which was a real highlight. Watching the traditional Chinese tea ceremony was mesmerizing, and it added such a special, immersive touch to our visit. The care and attention to detail in every pour and sip were remarkable. Callisto Tea House offers more than just a meal-it's a complete, enriching experience. I highly recommend it to anyone in Pasadena looking to relax, enjoy quality tea, and learn more about tea culture!

What a joy! We came here for afternoon tea (we wanted to try something new and had never had a tea and pastries afternoon tea before!) and had a fantastic time. The tea was delicious as were the accompanying toasts and pastries. They also had gluten free options which was great for someone in my group that has several dietary restrictions. The tea cups and plates were also so adorable. Also the afternoon tea was super reasonably priced! Would definitely recommend for a nice, peaceful, leisurely tea!