Hands-on Tea Mastery: Develop genuine tea expertise through systematic tasting and brewing practice under the guidance of certified tea masters. Learn to identify quality characteristics, understand flavor profiles, and master traditional brewing techniques including gongfu cha ceremony methods. This practical approach ensures you gain real skills in tea appreciation, from water temperature control to timing precision, while understanding the cultural significance behind each brewing ritual.
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Price
From 690 cny
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Min/Max travelers
Min. 4
China, Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, Tea Ceremony
Delve deep into the sophisticated world of Chinese tea culture through this intimate 2.5-hour hands-on workshop that transforms you from tea novice to knowledgeable enthusiast. Join fellow tea lovers in a traditional setting where expert tea masters guide you through the intricate art of tea appreciation, teaching you to distinguish subtle flavors, aromas, and textures across China’s most celebrated tea varieties.
Premium Tea Selection: Experience carefully curated premium teas representing China’s finest tea-growing regions, each selected to demonstrate distinct characteristics and processing methods. Compare rare and exceptional varieties including aged pu-erh, delicate silver needle white tea, complex Da Hong Pao oolong, and seasonal green teas while learning about terroir, harvesting seasons, and quality grading systems that distinguish ordinary teas from extraordinary ones.
Day 1
Chinese Tea Appreciation Mastery
Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Chinese tea culture with this comprehensive tea tasting workshop led by a professional tea master in an authentic traditional tea house environment. This join-in experience requires a minimum of 4 participants and operates daily year-round with flexible scheduling to accommodate your preferences.
Begin your journey into Chinese tea culture with detailed instruction on tea ceremony etiquette and the cultural significance of this time-honored tradition. Your expert tea master will guide you through the fundamental principles of tea appreciation, including proper brewing techniques, tasting methods, and the historical context that makes tea central to Chinese social and spiritual life.
Experience a comprehensive tasting of 6 premium tea varieties from different categories, including green, white, oolong, black, and pu-erh teas, each carefully selected to showcase distinct flavor profiles and characteristics. Learn to distinguish subtle differences in aroma, taste, and mouthfeel while developing your palate for quality tea appreciation.
Participate in hands-on practice sessions using traditional brewing equipment, mastering the precise techniques of water temperature, steeping times, and serving methods. Your tea master will provide personalized guidance as you practice these ancient skills, ensuring you gain confidence in proper tea preparation methods.
Throughout the workshop, detailed educational materials and tasting note sheets help you document your experience and continue your tea appreciation journey. The traditional tea house atmosphere provides an authentic setting for this cultural immersion, while the maximum group size ensures personalized attention from your instructor.
This foundational workshop operates daily with hotel pickup and drop-off service provided. Please bring a notebook for detailed tasting notes and brewing instructions, and inform your instructor of any caffeine sensitivity due to substantial tea consumption during the session.
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- Professional tea master instruction throughout the workshop
- Comprehensive tasting of 6 premium tea varieties from different categories
- Traditional brewing equipment and hands-on practice sessions
- Detailed educational materials and tasting note sheets
- Tea ceremony etiquette and cultural context instruction
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, additional tea purchases, tips and gratuities
- Transportation to and from workshop location
- Optional tea purchases (recommendations provided for quality selections)
- Travel insurance coverage (recommended)
- Additional workshop sessions or advanced level courses
Important notes
Few important details to frame the experience:
- Join-in workshop requires minimum 4 participants to operate
- Workshop operates daily year-round with flexible scheduling
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions. The waiting time for no-shows cannot exceed 30 minutes, after which the tour will be automatically canceled.
- Maximum group size limited to ensure personalized attention
- Workshop conducted in traditional tea house environment
- Comfortable seating provided but traditional posture appreciated
- Bring notebook for detailed tasting notes and brewing instructions
- Workshop includes substantial tea consumption - inform instructor of caffeine sensitivity
- Cultural sensitivity appreciated during tea ceremony demonstrations
- Photography allowed but respect traditional tea house atmosphere
- Workshop provides foundation for continued tea appreciation journey
- Tea purchasing opportunities available with expert guidance on quality selection
- Advanced workshops available for participants seeking deeper expertise