Tea House on Los Rios

I stumbled upon this gem a few years ago and have been coming here time and time again for special occasions. The area that the tea house is located in is very charming.
Each time that I have visited the tea house, I've been seated somewhere on the wraparound porch. Wonderful memories have been made with friends.
The selection of teas is good. A little of each in each category of Traditional, Rooibos, Green and Decaffeinated. My favorite is Early Grey and it has been superb each time I've had it there. My teapot is usually placed in a tea cozy, except for my last visit which was yesterday. I decided to try the Tea House Special Reserve blend yesterday. It was light with what tasted like vanilla.
Yesterday, I was there with a group of ladies celebrating Mother's Day a li... (more)ttle early. We were seated on the porch once again. It was perfect because the weather was beautiful. There was a fountain nearby that created a soothing sound. We could hear the Mission church bells ringing as the clock struck on the hour. We were fortunate to also hear the Costa Mesa Flute Ensemble which was playing near the entry of the tea house as well.
Most of us ordered a Pomegranate Mimosa which was...delicious! The currant scone with cream and preserve has always been divine. Not dry at all.
Our menu choices included the Los Rios tea which included wonderful finger sandwiches, fruit with cream and brown sugar and the scone. My friends enoyed their Hash Brown Quiche, Vegetable Quiche and Prime Rib and Eggs. On a different day, I have also tried their Coconut Cake and English Trifle and both were amazing!
The staff has been friendly, courteous, helpful with the menu and attentive.
I will be coming back again and again even if it's by myself for tea and scones.