Highlights
-Depth Over Demonstration:
-Beyond the Sip: Guests don't just watch; they personally operate different types of traditional tea utensils, learning the precise techniques for various teas.
-Connective Learning: Guests don't just learn steps; They gain an integrated understanding of tea culture.
-Superior Quality & Exclusive Access
-Premium Teas Only: We serve superior-grade teas that are a class above the standard offerings found in tourist shops.
-An Oasis of Calm: The experience is held in a serene, traditional-style tea room located in central Shanghai.
-Expert Guidance with a Unique Perspective Your guide is far more than a tea expert. He is a knowledgeable practitioner who upholds traditional tea artistry, ensuring professional and accurate sharing.
Product Description
Overview
This is not a typical tea tasting; it is a curated, hands-on workshop designed to decode Chinese tea culture through multidimensional lens of Art, Science, and Humanity. The goal is to create a holistic understanding that is both intellectually satisfying and sensorially delightful.
What you'll do
Part I: Through the lenses of archaeology, science, and culture, explore what tea truly means to the Chinese people. Why is it so important to them? China has six major categories of tea — what are they, and what sets them apart from one another?
Part II: Taste some of the most representative teas from China's six major categories. Discuss and compare their appearances, aromas, and flavors. By connecting each tea to its unique production process, gain a deeper understanding of what makes each one distinct.
Part III: Learn the proper steps for brewing Chinese tea. Get hands-on experience using different tea utensils, including gaiwan and teapots, to brew tea yourself. Also, exchange tips on how to select quality tea leaves and how to properly store different types of tea.
Inclusions：
-4 Kinds of quality Chinese Tea with most typical features!
-Chinese-style tea snacks & seasonal fruits!
-Private Cozy Tea House Room (with practice tea ware, air conditioner and so on)
-Shanghai Local / National Certified English Guide
Exclusions：
Transportation: Taxi/DiDi or metro fares before and after the tour.
Important Information:
-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 - 椿潼茶馆
-Metro tips: Lujiabang Road Station (Lines 8/9) - Exit 6. Then a short walking distance.