TEA TOURS · TEA TASTINGS IN CHINA
Good tea tastings in China fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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.”
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…”
Taste mooncakes, Chinese tea, and icy Cantonese desserts on a three-hour Shanghai walk through Huaihai Road.
“This tasting tour was just what I was looking for - something different from traditional trips to touristy sites. Especially because I had a 14-year old son with me. We had a chance to visit some places which we would never have visited or even found alone and we tried some food which we wouldn't have tried without our guide. Jim planned the excusion really well. We tasted some local yogurt, dessert with watermelon, Macha ice cream, bubble tea, mango dessert, biscuits, lots of different fruit. And to top it all up, we had a proper tea tasting ceremony in an authentic place (after that we had another 2 tea…”
Review of a private Shanghai and Zhujiajiao tour with boat ride, tea tasting, lunch, hotel pickup, and flexible sightseeing.
“I was in Shanghai for Mid-Autumn. Jenny warned me that traffic in and out of town will be heavier than usual. In discussion, she made it possible to start the tour a little earlier to minimize the time on the road.”
Learn tea tasting, tea categories, and gaiwan brewing in a small Hong Kong session with premium teas, snacks, and expert guidance.
“Learned a lot. The host was friendly, passionate, and made tea tasting super fun and informative. ..”
Taste eight Chinese teas, learn tea traditions, and share a dim sum meal on Beijing’s Maliandao Street in a friendly three-hour tour.
“Excellent experience with Renny, who was very warm, friendly and helpful. Started at the really vast and interesting "tea city" and had a lovely and peaceful time trying lots of teas in a tea tasting ceremony. Then had some delicious food including pork dumplings and hand pulled noodles. Left very happy and full! Would definitely recommend.”
Make Biangbiang noodles, learn calligraphy, sip tea, and play Mahjong in Xi'an during this welcoming four-hour food and culture workshop.
“My family and I had an excellent afternoon with Jeffrey and Cristiano. Jeffrey contacted me via WhatsApp the day before and we organised that he would meet us at the street and walk us to the location which was reassuring (as the street adRead more”
See Guilin’s Elephant Trunk Hill, visit a Ming Dynasty tea garden, and taste fresh mountain tea on a private half-day tour.
“The tour was really informative and interesting. Molly is a wonderful guide. I learned a lot about Guilin and Chinese tea culture. I strongly recommend this activity.”
Learn Chinese calligraphy, sip tea, and paint a fan or scroll in a relaxed three-hour Xi'an workshop led by Yunyun.
“Yunyun is super friendly and close, you learn a lot about tea and Chinese calligraphy”
Explore Beijing’s hutongs, Houhai Lake, Drum Tower drumming, Yandai Xie Street, and a tea ceremony on a private walking tour.
“Even though it was a holiday, tge tour operator found a guide for me. May did a fantastic job of telling me many interesting things and tailoring the tour to my interests. A wonderful private tour.”
Visit Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, watch morning Tai Chi, and taste five Chinese teas at Maliandao Tea City with a private guide.
“The temple of heaven is beautiful. We enjoyed learning about the history and culture that is still vivid in this place. Vivie took us to to the best spots to take pictures and later to try local foods. Great tour.”
Review of Beijing’s private Temple of Heaven and Maliandao tea tour, with hotel pickup, temple sights, tea tasting, timing, price, and tips.
“We had half a day to fill before catching our flight in the evening and this sounded like a fun tour, as we love tea in my family. We were picked up promptly at 9:00am from our hotel lobby and driven to the Temple of Heaven. We used a semiRead more”
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