If you know me well, then you definitely know that I’m fascinated with British culture. Although I have never been there, I’m pretty sure I can find my way around London, Brighton and also Shoreditch (thanks to all the UK Youtubers). So while my mom is in town, I decided to treat her to a British afternoon tea party. It was the first time for the both of us and we were both excited!
Crown & Crumpet was our place of choice. Situated in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown, it offers a little taste of Britain with Japanese surroundings. The location is a little bizarre, but somehow it fits right in.
Sitting in the middle of the pink & white decor and floral tablecloths we felt like kids again playing tea time. We chose our tea of choice and were ready to start the ceremony. Our teapots arrived larger than we imagined, but we were not complaining. Just a few moments later, the food was here.
In a three-tiered stand, an array of savory & sweet bites, salad, jams, and curds arrived. Although it looked picture perfect, we were ready to dig in and mess it up!
We started with the salad and sandwiches, then made our way up to the blueberry scones and crumpets. Smothered with cream, jam, and curds the blueberry scones were still steaming and a huge hit. Although it is debatable whether cream comes before jam or vise versa at the end it tasted delicious either way.
We sipped our teas in between bites while catching up and gossiping. Afterall, we haven’t seen each other in a few months now. And the whole point of afternoon tea is gossip, right?
Then came the third tier… The sweets! We had a selection of delicious cinnamon cake slices, chocolate covered strawberries, vanilla cupcakes, coconut macaroons, and meringues. Maybe a big no-no, but I couldn’t help myself but dunk a piece of the cinnamon cake in my hot tea… And let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious!
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Needless to say, our first afternoon tea experience was a huge hit!
XoXo,
Tamara
This looks absolutely amazing and delicious, Love these pictures !
Have a great start to your week !
Nina
xox
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I actually am the same way and am totally in love with British culture–ever since I was little! I NEED to go here!
Rosy Outlook
Such a cute place and everything looks yummy!
xx- Nina
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My husband and I absolutely love high tea!!! It’s the best way to spend the afternoon!!
How fun, Tamara!
XOXO
Jodie
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Lovely place! And you are so chic!
That looks so fun! I love all the treats, they all look so good.
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this is so cute!! loving your top as well
xx
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This cafe is so cute! the food looks good and the wall gallery is adorable!
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I love doing tea and dressing up! It’s always so much fun and the food is always so good!!
Jennifer
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Oh that looks so yummy! Love afternoon tea, especially with lots of treats! Xx
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what an adorable place!
xoxo,
meredith
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Soooo beaautiful, Tamara! Loving this look on you girl! Great styling as always!
Have a wonderful week!
Much love, Len
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XO
This high tea looks amazing! Beautiful photos and I love your top!
xx, Elise
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This is exactly what I want to be doing right now, I love all of the cute details!
Camila,
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This is so pretty and I love your new hair cut.
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Tea ceremonies are my favorite! Btw, that chocolate covered strawberry looks luscious!
Angelie // What Men Like in Women’s Clothes
Ahhh that place looks amazing, too cute!! Love your photos babe, you look gorgeous as always<3
XO, Jessi
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How lovely for you, I hope you make it to the UK, it’s such a great place. It’s always interesting to me when people are fascinated with this culture. I love afternoon tea but only because I was raised that way. You look beautiful doll! xx/Madison
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Food looks delicious! Beautiful photos!
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SUch a cute and cozy place. Would love to spend an afternoon here with my friends. Your photos are lovely btw.
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This café is adorable! I am in love with all the cute decor!!
Kim
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Que maravillosas fotos, que bonitas.
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