Armenian Tea Drinking Rituals in Berd

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This experience is unique because it allows you to indulge in the distinct flavors of herbal tea blends crafted from locally-sourced flowers and plants, offering a true taste of the region's natural bounty. You will also immerse yourself in the soothing world of aromatherapy with wild plants found in the local surroundings. Furthermore, you'll gain insight into the wellness properties of these herbal teas and their traditional uses, adding a deeper layer of understanding to this sensory journey through nature.

What's Included

You’ll get all the necessary gear for the tea ritual, including custom made teapots and cups.
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet your hosts directly at their tea processing facility in the village of Tavush in the Tavush Province.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join us in the lush, green mountains of Berd to experience the first and only Armenian tea drinking ritual! We’re Darman Organic Herbal Teas, the only certified organic tea producer in Armenia. We source our herbal teas and flowers in the mountains around the town of Berd, where this experience takes place. First, you’ll select the organic herbs and flowers you want included in your own personal blend, learning about where they come from, how they’re used traditionally in Armenia, and their wellness properties. After brewing the teas, we will taste them together. To activate your sense of smell and enhance the tasting experience, we will also perform an aromatherapy ceremony, burning select herbs that have proven antibacterial properties. In fact, this was a common practice in old Armenian homes. Finally, we will guide you through a basic meditation session to end your experience. Before you leave, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase the unique blend you created, or one of our original Darman blends, at our production facility.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Supplied by Darman Tea

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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