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Most tea experiences in China offer a casual sit-down with a server who pours and explains—pleasant, but passive. Ours is radically different. This is a 1.5-hour masterclass where you become the brewer, not the spectator.
Your Own Personal Tea Set – Every participant receives a dedicated Gongfu tea set (gaiwan or small purple-clay pot, fairness cup, tasting cups, and tea tray) to use throughout the session. You'll warm the vessels, measure leaves, time infusions, and pour with your own hands. Muscle memory forms faster when the tools are yours, not shared.
Certified Master Guidance – Our instructor isn't a hobbyist but a formally certified Chinese tea master with years of dedicated training. They don't just demonstrate; they stand beside you, correcting wrist angles, adjusting water temperature, and explaining the philosophy of "Cha Dao" (the Way of Tea)—the harmony between human, tea, water, and fire.
Three Teas, Three Techniques – You'll sample and brew three distinct teas.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Room 1715, Zhaofeng World Trade Building No. 369, Jiangsu Road (Jiangsu Lu), Changning District, Shanghai, China Postal Code: 200050
What to expect
Led by a certified Chinese tea master, you'll receive your own personal tea set and learn the refined techniques of the Gongfu tea ceremony. From warming the cups to pouring the perfect infusion, every gesture tells a story. By the end of the session, you'll confidently brew tea like a local master.
Receive your own complete tea set, including a gaiwan (lidded bowl for brewing), fairness cup (cha hai), tea strainer, small tasting cups, tea pick, and towel. Your tea master will guide you step by step through the complete Gongfu tea ritual: warm the vessels, place the tea, awaken the leaves, high pour, low pour, serve, and enjoy.
Learn why height, angle, and timing matter – skills that turn a simple brew into an art form. By the end, you will be able to perform the full ceremony independently.
Expand your palate by sampling three distinct Chinese teas, each representing a major category: green tea, black tea, and oolong tea. Your tea master will guide you through professional tasting techniques.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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