4 Breweries Tours Around the World Worth the Airfare

1.Istanbul: World Teas & Turkish Tea Brewing, Tasting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33Our pick

Spend 90 minutes tasting five teas with an English or Turkish-speaking instructor such as Zeynep, Kamran, or Abdullah. You will brew Turkish tea in a double teapot, Chinese tea in a gaiwan, sip from thin-waisted glasses, sample treats, and take home a personal blend.

“I had a lot of fun learning about tea with my instructor Zeynep! The tea experience was just myself and Zeynep, and she made the experience enjoyable for just one. Highly recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $72Top rated

Spend about 2.5 hours with Max in a private tea room near Shanghai’s Old Town. Taste several Chinese teas, learn how six tea categories are made, sample tea snacks, and practice brewing with a gaiwan and clay teapots. The group is capped at seven, making this a focused cultural workshop rather than a quick tea tasting.

“Max knows so much about tea and makes you learn everything you need to know about Chinese tea! I would recommend it to any tea lovers out there :)”

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3.Tea Tasting & Brewing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $55

Meet tea taster Cecilia at 382 Lockhart Road in Wan Chai for a 1.5-hour hands-on lesson in Hong Kong tea culture. You’ll compare six tea categories, study aroma and flavor, learn how professionals assess tea, and brew your own cup with a gaiwan. Seasonal teas and complimentary snacks are included, with groups capped at six people.

“Learned a lot. The host was friendly, passionate, and made tea tasting super fun and informative. ..”

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4.World Teas and Turkish Tea Brewing & Tasting Workshop in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

In a peaceful Beyoğlu atelier, a tea master such as Togrul, Kamram, or Yerko guides you through five tea traditions. You’ll brew Turkish tea in a double teapot, Chinese tea in a gaiwan, compare water temperatures and steeping times, taste Turkish delight, and make a blend to take home.

“Togrul was a wonderful instructor. He did an awesome job explaining the different types of tea and the processes to make them. I also appreciated him taking the time to answer all of my questions about tea and Turkey in general. 10/10 workshops!”

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