Unlock Chinese Tea: Culture, Science, Tasting & Hands-on Brewing

4.9
(11 reviews)
Shanghai, China

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Ideal for travelers seeking a cultural deep-dive or locals craving a unique activity!
✔ Expert Guidance: Led only by Max, previous PayPal ESG Lead/Sr. trainer, and now a dedicating certified English Guide specializing in culture deep dive experience, most importantly a passionate tea & Chinese Culture specialist.
✔ Unique Experience & Small Group: Personalized attention for a cozy and hidden gem experience.
✔ Interactive & Fun: Learn-by doing experience while having a good time!

Example Menu

Main

Green Tea

A kind of Green Tea from Shanghai neighbor region.

Main

Black Tea

A hi-aroma black tea from south of China.

Dessert

Tea Snacks: Guess what do Chinese eat as Tea Snacks?

Main

Oolong Tea

Oolong Tea with special floral & fruit fragrance from south China.

Main

Secret Tea

Just to surprise you!

Main

Customized Tea Choice

What's Included

Do you know what people eat as Tea Snacks?
You'll be tasting various Chinese Tea with most typical features!
Private Cozy Tea House Room (with practice tea ware, air conditioner and so on)
Tips for the host - feel free to recognize the host for the nice experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for a Tea House along the street, your guide will be welcoming you at the entrance. (Address: No.149 Nanchezhan Road, Huangpu, Shanghai) Taxi tips: You may show driver this Chinese address: 南车站路149号 - 碧源堂 Metro tips: Lujiabang Road Station (Lines 8/9) - Exit 6. Then a short walking distance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Dive into China’s rich tea culture with this engaging, learn-by-doing tasting workshop. Designed for both beginners and enthusiasts, you’ll:
✅ Taste & Compare: Sample diverse teas and develop basic tasting skills to appreciate their unique profiles.
✅ Listen: to Tea’s Story: From its origins as an herb to a daily drink, uncover how tea evolved across Chinese dynasties.
✅ See: visual adds about Tea Types & Crafting: Learn about China’s 6 major tea categories (green, black, oolong, etc.) and how processing shapes their flavors.
✅ Taste & Compare: Sample diverse teas and develop basic tasting skills to appreciate their unique profiles.
✅ Hands-on Brewing: Practice traditional brewing methods using different tea ware (gaiwan, clay pots, etc.) and etiquette.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Max&Mini Shanghai

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Cancellation Policy

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

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