San Diego has some lovely places to savor the ceremony of afternoon tea , but I'd like to tell you about my favorite one. The Ticky-Boo Tea Shoppe is a wonderful, friendly family business that's owned and run by two sisters. Nestled in the Carlsbad Village, you might easily overlook this little shop if walking by on the sidewalk. However, one step inside the door will transport you to a delightful place of elegance and whimsy. The shop's two rooms are filled to the brim with mismatched antiques gathered in charming table settings and cozy conversation areas.
Numerous chandeliers dot the ceiling giving the small space a quirky grace.
The walls are covered with an impressive collection of curiosities and collectables from abroad. The sisters start cooking at 3am to prepare each detail of the food from scratch. The result is fragrant breads, flavored creams and decadent desserts that are scrumptious and unique. To understand the essence of High Tea, you must realize that it is much more than just drinking and eating. For me, High Tea takes between two and three hours.