Promotional banner for Christmas & Holiday Experience with green leaves and red berries on a dark green background.
Promotional banner for Christmas & Holiday Experience with green leaves and red berries on a dark green background.
The Tea House on Los Rios

Holiday Experience

From December 13th to January 4th, we’re setting aside our regular menus to offer something truly special. Our exclusive Christmas & Holiday Experiences.

With limited reservations and thoughtfully curated menus, each visit is designed to feel a little more magical. Choose from our Holiday Tea Experience, our festive Lunch & Brunch tier, or the whimsical Nutcracker Tea created just for children.

This seasonal offering is only available for a few short weeks.
We recommend booking early

From December 13th to January 4th, we’re setting aside our regular menus to offer something truly special. Our exclusive Christmas & Holiday Experiences.

With limited reservations and thoughtfully curated menus, each visit is designed to feel a little more magical. Choose from our Holiday Tea Experience, our festive Lunch & Brunch tier, or the whimsical Nutcracker Tea created just for children.

This seasonal offering is only available for a few short weeks.
We recommend booking early

November 28th - January 11th
Christmas & Holiday Tea Experience is Available

December 13th - January 4th
Exclusive Holiday Menus with Limited Reservations.

Set Price: $89 per person; $59 for children 12 and younger

Must book throughOpenTable

November 28th - January 11th
Christmas & Holiday Tea Experience is Available

December 13th - January 4th
Exclusive Holiday Menus with Limited Reservations.

Set Price: $89 per person; $59 for children 12 and younger

Must book throughOpenTable

Holiday Menus

$89 per person

Holiday Tea Experience

November 28th - January 11th‎ ‎|‎ ‎Available Daily

Holiday Tea Experience

November 28th - January 11th‎ ‎|‎ ‎Available Daily

THE PRELUDE

Your selection of premiumloose leaf tea

Famous Scones
Black Currant
Gruyere and Chive
Served with traditional accompaniments

Your Choice of
Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup
Silky purée of roasted parsnips and winter pear, finished with cream and a hint of white pepper

Or

Holiday Garden Salad
Mixed greens with poached pear, candied walnuts, chèvre, andpomegranate seeds


TIERED TEA TIME
Savory Tea Sandwiches

❁ English Cucumber with MintedCream Cheese

❁ Smoked Salmon Crostini

❁ Roast Beef & Horseradish Cream onRosemary Focaccia

❁ Egg Salad & Chive on Brioche

❁ Truffled Mushroom & GoatCheese Tartine

❁ Cranberry & Brie Puff with Pecan


FESTIVE PETIT FOURS
❁ Peppermint Chocolate Ganache Square

❁ Eggnog Crème Brûlée Tartlet

❁ Spiced Gingerbread Tea Cake

❁ Mini Bûche de Noël


ENHANCEMENTS
Glass of Sparkling Rosé or Champagne $12

Holiday Mimosa $12

Mini Mulled Wine Pot (serves 1–2) $16

Take-Home Tea Tin $12

Ornament Favor $12


HOLIDAY TEA BLENDS

Holiday Blend
Cinnamon Spice Tea, Orange Spice Tea, and Cardamom Tea

Candycane
Black tea, Peppermint, Candy cane pieces, Chamomile, Cornflower petals, Strawberry leaves

Nutcracker
Rooibos, Papaya pieces, Almond pieces

Snickerdoodle
Apple, Currants, Elderberry, Willow bark, Mistletoe, Stevia Leaves, Cranberry, Chamomile

THE PRELUDE

Your selection of premiumloose leaf tea

Famous Scones
Black Currant
Gruyere and Chive
Served with traditional accompaniments

Your Choice of
Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup
Silky purée of roasted parsnips and winter pear, finished with cream and a hint of white pepper

Or

Holiday Garden Salad
Mixed greens with poached pear, candied walnuts, chèvre, andpomegranate seeds


TIERED TEA TIME
Savory Tea Sandwiches

❁ English Cucumber with MintedCream Cheese

❁ Smoked Salmon Crostini

❁ Roast Beef & Horseradish Cream onRosemary Focaccia

❁ Egg Salad & Chive on Brioche

❁ Truffled Mushroom & GoatCheese Tartine

❁ Cranberry & Brie Puff with Pecan


FESTIVE PETIT FOURS
❁ Peppermint Chocolate Ganache Square

❁ Eggnog Crème Brûlée Tartlet

❁ Spiced Gingerbread Tea Cake

❁ Mini Bûche de Noël


ENHANCEMENTS
Glass of Sparkling Rosé or Champagne $12

Holiday Mimosa $12

Mini Mulled Wine Pot (serves 1–2) $16

Take-Home Tea Tin $12

Ornament Favor $12


HOLIDAY TEA BLENDS

Holiday Blend
Cinnamon Spice Tea, Orange Spice Tea, and Cardamom Tea

Candycane
Black tea, Peppermint, Candy cane pieces, Chamomile, Cornflower petals, Strawberry leaves

Nutcracker
Rooibos, Papaya pieces, Almond pieces

Snickerdoodle
Apple, Currants, Elderberry, Willow bark, Mistletoe, Stevia Leaves, Cranberry, Chamomile

Holiday Brunch & Lunch Menu

Available Daily‎‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ December 13th - January 4th

Holiday Brunch & Lunch Menu

Available Daily‎‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ December 13th - January 4th

Christmas & Holiday Brunch & Lunch Experience - Build your own tier by choosing six mini entrées from our curated brunch and lunch offerings

Christmas & Holiday Brunch & Lunch Experience - Build your own tier by choosing six mini entrées from our curated brunch and lunch offerings

THE PRELUDE
Your selection of premtium loose leaf tea

Famous Scones
Black Currant
Gruyere and Chive

Served with traditional accompaniments

Your Choice of
Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup
Silky purée of roasted parsnips and winter pear, finished with cream and a hint of white pepper

Or

Holiday Garden Salad
Mixed greens with poached pear, candied walnuts, chèvre, and pomegranate seeds


THE MAINS

Your Selection of 6 from brunchand / or lunch options


Brunch


❁ Mini Quiche Lorraine
Gruyere and Bacon

❁ Mini Vegetable Quiche
Sundried Tomato, Basil, Goat Cheese

❁ Avocado Toast Bite

❁ Jumbo Prawn Cocktail Coupe

❁ Savory Mushroom and ThymeBread Pudding Bite


 Lunch


❁ Christmas Pasti

❁ Caramelized Onion andGruyere Tartlet

❁ Mini Shepherds Pie

❁ Beef Wellington Bite

❁ Lobster ThermidorTartlet

❁ Caprese Skewer 

❁ Spinach ArtichokeStuffed Mushroom


FESTIVE PETIT FOURS

❁ Peppermint Chocolate Ganache Square

❁ Eggnog Crème Brûlée Tartlet

❁ Spiced Gingerbread Tea Cake

❁ Mini Bûche de Noël

THE PRELUDE
Your selection of premtium loose leaf tea

Famous Scones
Black Currant
Gruyere and Chive

Served with traditional accompaniments

Your Choice of
Roasted Parsnip & Pear Soup
Silky purée of roasted parsnips and winter pear, finished with cream and a hint of white pepper

Or

Holiday Garden Salad
Mixed greens with poached pear, candied walnuts, chèvre, and pomegranate seeds


THE MAINS

Your Selection of 6 from brunchand / or lunch options


Brunch


❁ Mini Quiche Lorraine
Gruyere and Bacon

❁ Mini Vegetable Quiche
Sundried Tomato, Basil, Goat Cheese

❁ Avocado Toast Bite

❁ Jumbo Prawn Cocktail Coupe

❁ Savory Mushroom and ThymeBread Pudding Bite


 Lunch


❁ Christmas Pasti

❁ Caramelized Onion andGruyere Tartlet

❁ Mini Shepherds Pie

❁ Beef Wellington Bite

❁ Lobster ThermidorTartlet

❁ Caprese Skewer 

❁ Spinach ArtichokeStuffed Mushroom


FESTIVE PETIT FOURS

❁ Peppermint Chocolate Ganache Square

❁ Eggnog Crème Brûlée Tartlet

❁ Spiced Gingerbread Tea Cake

❁ Mini Bûche de Noël

Nutcracker Tea

November 28th - January 11th —for guests twelve and younger

Nutcracker Tea

November 28th - January 11th —for guests twelve and younger

Sparkling apple cider, choice of premium looseleaf tea, or a Shirley Temple

Freshly baked buttermilk scone with raspberrypreserves, early California cream and lemon curd


Choice of
Festive Tea Sandwiches

❁ Candy cane shaped Nutella and raspberry jam sandwiches

❁ Snowflake turkey & Swiss sandwich with mayo

❁ Christmas tree cucumber and herbed cream cheese

Or


Grilled Chicken Breast
Served with seasoned rice and seasonal vegetables


SWEETS AND TREATS
❁ Tea House Sugar Cookie

❁ Peppermint Chocolate Ganache Square

Sparkling apple cider, choice of premium looseleaf tea, or a Shirley Temple

Freshly baked buttermilk scone with raspberrypreserves, early California cream and lemon curd


Choice of
Festive Tea Sandwiches

❁ Candy cane shaped Nutella and raspberry jam sandwiches

❁ Snowflake turkey & Swiss sandwich with mayo

❁ Christmas tree cucumber and herbed cream cheese

Or


Grilled Chicken Breast
Served with seasoned rice and seasonal vegetables


SWEETS AND TREATS
❁ Tea House Sugar Cookie

❁ Peppermint Chocolate Ganache Square

$59 per person

$59 per person

Holiday Season Information

Holiday Season Information

November 28th - January 11th
Christmas & Holiday Tea is Available

December 13th - January 4th
Exclusive menus with limited reservations.
Set Price: $89 per person; $59 for children 12 and younger

Must book throughOpenTable

November 28th - January 11th
Christmas & Holiday Tea is Available

December 13th - January 4th
Exclusive menus with limited reservations.
Set Price: $89 per person; $59 for children 12 and younger

Must book throughOpenTable

Events at The Tea House

Events at The Tea House

Seasonal high tea experiences and holiday-themed events at The Tea House on Los Rios. Delight in our carefully curated menus, inspired by the flavors of the season and the festive spirit of the holidays. Join us for unforgettable celebrations, as we blend tradition and innovation to create the most talked about events of the year! Reserve your place to partake in the joy and warmth of the holidays, right here in San Juan Capistrano.

Seasonal high tea experiences and holiday-themed events at The Tea House on Los Rios. Delight in our carefully curated menus, inspired by the flavors of the season and the festive spirit of the holidays. Join us for unforgettable celebrations, as we blend tradition and innovation to create the most talked about events of the year! Reserve your place to partake in the joy and warmth of the holidays, right here in San Juan Capistrano.

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