TEA TOURS · TEA CEREMONIES IN CHINA
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 14 tea ceremonies in China justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Taste five Chinese teas, learn traditional brewing, and meet an English-speaking tea master in Beijing for just $9.
“Very lovely experience! We liked it a lot. Thanks to our Russian-speaking tea master Kostya for the ceremony!”
Review of Beijing’s intimate tea, Guqin, and calligraphy workshop, with practical advice on value, timing, transport, and who should book.
“I didn’t expect to feel so moved. Playing the Guqin while the master guided my fingers felt like stepping into another time. It was quiet, personal, and completely different from anything else in my itinerary.”
Sip Chinese tea in a Beijing hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City, learn local customs, and meet a friendly multigenerational host.
“We are not such tea lovers, but the tea was really tasty, and we mostly enjoyed our two hosts and the conversation we had. We learned a lot about the tea rituals and the history of Beijing.”
A three-hour Beijing cultural experience combining tea ceremony, guqin music, hands-on calligraphy, and expert instruction for $15.
“Forget the usual dinner date—this was way more special. Sipping tea, listening to live music, and writing calligraphy for each other made it an unforgettable evening. If you want something authentic and intimate, this is it!”
Learn to whisk Song Dynasty powdered tea in Shanghai with an expert tea master, traditional tools, cultural history, and a private 1.5-hour session.
“I joined this tea ceremony with three of my close friends, and we all had an amazing time! It was our first time learning about the Song Dynasty tea ritual, and the whole experience was both fun and educational. We got to try whisking our own tea, paint our favorite symbols, and even take home a small gift. Perfect for friend groups who want to try something unique, chill, and photo-worthy while discovering a deeper side of Chinese culture.”
Review of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven tour with private guide, Tai Chi class, tea ceremony, transport details, price value, and booking tips.
“It was a nice experience, very calm and pleasant. We enjoyed our day with our guide.”
Review of Beijing’s 30-minute Chinese tea ceremony, with tea tasting, cultural insight, pricing, meeting details, and practical booking advice.
“Amazing experience! Very friendly staff and also very knowledgeable. Richard and the tea master were very lovely. 100% recommend!”
Reserve a traditional tea ceremony near Tiananmen, choose your tea, and learn Chinese tea customs with an English-speaking instructor.
“It was very interesting and informative. It was nice to get a little insight into the culture. Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming. We would do it again, although the price is not cheap.”
Practice beginner Tai Chi with Eric, then taste Chinese teas and learn Kungfu tea ceremony with Alice in central Beijing.
“This Tai chi class was an amazing experience! The teacher Eric was an excellent instructor, he was very kind and patient, he checked my experience level and organized the lesson based on it. I am a beginner and he explained the basic forms Read more”
Learn Chinese calligraphy, enjoy jasmine tea, and create a fan, bookmarks, and scroll painting in a small Xi'an studio.
“Yunyun was amazing! Really Knowledgeable and open to any request, you can ask her anything, I would 100% recommend this tour!”
Review of Shanghai’s three-hour Chinese tea ceremony, with blind tasting, Song Dynasty whisking, snacks, group size, price, and practical tips.
“What a fantastic experience! The tea master was a wonderful guide, teaching us about different Chinese teas and the special techniques of Song Dynasty whisking. I loved that it was a small group, which allowed for personal attention. Tasting the variety of teas was a delight, and the snacks were a nice touch. I highly recommend this authentic and immersive ceremony. The optional dress-up for photos was a really fun addition!”
Review of Shanghai’s three-hour Chinese tea ceremony, with Song Dynasty whisking, tea tasting, Hanfu, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.
“The experience was amazing. They gave you the history of tea drinking, and they explain the different ways to drink the tea and how they are manufactured better than expected.”
Learn Beijing calligraphy or Kung Fu tea with English-speaking teachers, tea, snacks, and a take-home artwork for $48.
“Charlotte nous a tres bien accueilli dans cette salle remplie de theieres, de tasses et de thés : ce decor donne une tres bonne ambiance, un bonne energie pour cette experience. Elle nous a donne de nombreuses explications et a repondu a toute notre curiosité. je recommande chaudement”
Review of Beijing’s private spiritual tour: three temples, Chinese lunch, tea ceremony, private transport, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Fascinating tour of three temples representing Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Great lunch at a local restaurant where we experienced the food of our guide's youth, which is exactly what we wanted. Tea ceremony was a bit rushed, as if the presenter was morRead more”
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