15 Food & Drink Experiences Around the World Worth Flying For

Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food - The long morning drive through Subang and Bandung

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 14 hours · from $114Our pick

Review of Jakarta’s 14-hour Java day trip to Tangkuban Parahu, rice fields, tea farms, local food, coffee, fruit, and Ciater hot springs.

“Amazing trip, this is amsut do! where do I start.......? Our Guide Vincent was very knowledgeable and at each stop gave us detailed information right from the rice fields to the coffee harvesting process on the luwak to the hot spring experience. Truly amazing experience. Our lovely driver Andy was brilliant at navigating the busy traffic and was very punctual. thank you to both Vincent and Andy for making our trip truly memorable ❤️”

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Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

2.Private Tea Ceremony and Sake Tasting in Kyoto Samurai House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $99Top rated

Review of Kyoto’s private tea ceremony, sake tasting, kimono photos, and samurai-house setting near Kyoto Station.

“this was a great experience! house has remained in the same family for 300 years. staff were friendly and helpful. We especially enjoyed the sake tasting after!”

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SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

3.SF’s Chinatown: Tea & Dim Sum Food Tour – Includes full meal, 3hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Taste dim sum, pastries, bubble tea, fortune cookies, and Chinese tea while learning the stories of San Francisco Chinatown.

“Nice experience. Definitely recommend. Tea tasting was excellent. The optional free aerial view of San Francisco at the end was special.”

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Twinings 2-Hour Tea Tasting Masterclass in London

4.Twinings 2-Hour Tea Tasting Masterclass in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Taste six tea styles at Twinings on London’s Strand, learn tea history and judging skills, and decide if this intimate two-hour class earns its price.

“The tea class was quite informative and interactive. After learning about tea, we were given six samples to try. While we tried the samples, we were asked to describe what we were tasting. We were given some examples of words we could use to describe the tea. Excellent class overall”

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Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

5.Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $92

Make udon, sushi, gyoza, tempura, matcha, origami, and calligraphy in a welcoming Tokyo home with Taka and Keiko.

“A truly memorable experience. The lessons on origami, cooking, tea making and calligraphy were very educational, but what we will really remember is Taka Sans and Keiko Sans warmth and hospitality. If we hadn't had this experience, we would never have gotten to talk to people from this country and got some insight into their lives. We cannot recommend this experience highly enough”

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Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea

6.Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $10Best value

Explore Cairo through local food, tea, private transfers, and optional shisha in this affordable three-hour Egyptian food tour.

“Ahmed was a fantastic tour guide! He is very personable and knowledgeable about Egypt. I would highly recommend him and this your. You get the true experience of what Cairo is all about. Thank you Ahmed!!”

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Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

7.Charleston: Wadmalaw Island Wine Tasting and Tea Garden Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 5h 30m · from $149

Explore Wadmalaw Island from Charleston with the Angel Oak, Charleston Tea Garden trolley ride, and Deep Water Vineyard wine tasting.

“Leeann made the trip so worthwhile! We had a great time! Definitely book with her for some fun!!!”

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Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

8.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $65

Taste four premium Chinese teas, learn kung-fu brewing, and pair green, red, and oolong teas with sweets in Hong Kong.

“I loved this experience. We tried four different teas and learned about how to brew and serve a proper cup of tea. Oue tea master was knowledgeable, engaging and most of all, kind. She helped us get a taxi back to our hotel and waited with us until it arrived.”

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Munnar: Tea trail, Tea Factory, and Tea Tasting Tour

9.Tea trail, Tea Factory, and Tea Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $13

Walk Munnar’s tea fields, tour Lockhart Tea Factory, and taste several teas on an affordable three-hour guided experience.

“Our guide Raj was welcoming, friendly and provided an excellent and interesting explanation of the history of tea in India and the operation of the estate and factory now. Warm thanks to your organisation and specially to Raj himself.”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

10.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Cycle through Shanghai’s old lanes, French Concession, parks, and local neighborhoods, then taste traditional Chinese tea in a small group.

“The bike ride was very enjoyable and really gave the sense of being a local and navigating the traffic in the city. The stops were excellent and gave a "behind" scene of how some locals live and some of the activities the central government is doing to improve their living situation. A very generous government! The stops for snacks and foods were great insights into everyday living by locals (I was taken to places (restaurant and stands) that a local would go to and not a tourist- loved that! And the tour guide, Leo, had excellent knowledge and at the right level of detail to learn and remember what he…”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

11.Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $45

Make sushi, open a sake barrel, torch salmon gunkan, and whisk matcha in this lively 90-minute Asakusa class.

“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”

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Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

12.Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $57

Taste seven Japanese teas, learn matcha-making, and enjoy homemade sweets in a friendly five-person Tokyo tea class led by a former tea farmer.

“It was engaging, informative, and offered a wonderful glimpse into the cultural richness behind this simple yet significant tradition. I left with a deeper appreciation for both the tea and the mindfulness that goes into its preparation. A passionate and knowledgeable instructor who patiently answered all my questions.”

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Istanbul: World Teas & Turkish Tea Brewing, Tasting Workshop

13.World Teas & Turkish Tea Brewing, Tasting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

Taste five world teas in Istanbul, learn Turkish and Chinese brewing, and create a custom blend in a relaxed 90-minute workshop.

“I live and know alot about tea but learnt alot from Zeynep. She was very knowledgeable and spoke about how tea drinking is observed in Tyrkish families including her own. The selection of tea were perfect and she converted me to oolong tea.”

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Nara:5 Type of Tea Tasting & Mindful Tea Ceremony

14.5 Type of Tea Tasting & Mindful Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

Taste five Nara teas, learn matcha from a tea master, and enjoy wagashi in a peaceful 120-year-old Japanese house.

“It was really nice experience and the host was amazing! We could feel the tea ceremony and learn a lot about it! We spent time very good :)”

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Montmartre Hill French Afternoon Tea Tasting Tour with Crepes and Macarons

15.Montmartre Hill French Afternoon Tea Tasting Tour with Crepes and Macarons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Taste crepes, macarons, chocolate, and pastries while exploring Montmartre from Moulin Rouge to Sacré-Cœur.

“I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend our family's last afternoon in Paris! Our guide, Mathias, was both knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned so much about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Montmartre, which is a delightful and very quirky area, while of course tasting some delicious treats along the way! Also if you are a fan of the movie Amelie, this is a great opportunity to see some of the scenes featured in the film. This tour is stimulating for both your mind and tastebuds--don't miss it!”

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