Tea tours · TEA TASTINGS IN CHINA

The 12 Tea Tastings in China That Earn the Detour

12 tours  ·  from $46 a head

Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 12 tea tastings in China justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop - Learning the Gongfu method at the table
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Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

1.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $65Our pick

At MingCha Tea House in Chai Wan, Vivian guides you through four premium teas, including green, scented green, red, and oolong. You will use traditional tea ware, practice Gongfu brewing, and match each tea with dried nuts, chocolate, and flower honey toast. A family-friendly option and two start times make this a flexible 90-minute activity.

“We explored the area and discovered this tea house. The experience was extremely positive and rewarding. We were able to deepen our knowledge of tea. We are very grateful for this experience and heartily recommend it to others. Vivian is truly an expert in what she does and how she conveys information to guests💚”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - From the Garden Hotel into the Old Town
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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

2.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Spend 3.5 hours cycling through Shanghai with a guide such as Ellen or Helen, using quiet back lanes, the Old Town, Former French Concession, Fuxing Park, and central districts to see daily life beyond the big sights. Bikes, helmets, bottled water, photos, and a traditional tea tasting are included. The group is limited to six.

“Guide was real good and shows the real Shanghai and not only touristically highlights.”

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Shanghai 3-Hour Afternoon Tea Tasting and Dessert Tour - The tea ceremony is the heart of the afternoon
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Shanghai 3-Hour Afternoon Tea Tasting and Dessert Tour

3.Shanghai 3-Hour Afternoon Tea Tasting and Dessert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Meet your English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking guide at South Huangpi Road Station at 2 PM for a three-hour Shanghai food walk. Sample mooncakes at two pastry shops, watch a traditional tea ceremony, and try Cantonese icy desserts such as mango puree, sago, almond tofu, and milk pudding with purple sticky rice.

“Fantasztikus idegenvezetővel, különleges desszerteket kóstoltunk, és a tea szertartás is nagyon érdekes volt”

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Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

4.Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $228

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, starting with hotel pickup at 8:30am. Visit Zhujiajiao for a boat ride, tea tasting, snacks, and lunch, then explore Shanghai’s Old Town, Yuyuan Old Street, and Tianzifang. Guides may include Ella, while Lisa is the listed tour provider.

“I was in Shanghai for Mid-Autumn. Jenny warned me that traffic in and out of town will be heavier than usual. In discussion, she made it possible to start the tour a little earlier to minimize the time on the road.”

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Tea Tasting & Brewing Experience - Using aroma and flavor like a tea taster
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Tea Tasting & Brewing Experience

5.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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3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum - The tea ceremony: eight varieties, one useful introduction
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3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum

6.3-hour Morning/Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street & Dimsum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $99

Meet your guide near Wanzi Subway Station for a three-hour visit to Maliandao Tea Street. You’ll join a tea ceremony, taste eight teas across two tea shops, then eat dim sum such as soup buns, shrimp ravioli, chicken feet, and spring rolls. Guide Renny is listed as warm and helpful, and the group is capped at 15 people.

“Excellent experience with Renny, who was very warm, friendly and helpful. Started at the really vast and interesting "tea city" and had a lovely and peaceful time trying lots of teas in a tea tasting ceremony. Then had some delicious food including pork dumplings and hand pulled noodles. Left very happy and full! Would definitely recommend.”

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Xi'an Noodle Making and Tea Tasting Experience - Tea first, with time to settle in
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Xi’an Noodle Making and Tea Tasting Experience

7.Xi’an Noodle Making and Tea Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $69

Join local hosts Jeffrey and Cristiano for a four-hour Xi’an food and culture workshop. You’ll make chewy Biangbiang noodles, practice the 56-stroke Biang character, taste Chinese tea, try Mahjong, and finish with handmade noodles, regional dishes, and traditional music.

“My family and I had an excellent afternoon with Jeffrey and Cristiano. Jeffrey contacted me via WhatsApp the day before and we organised that he would meet us at the street and walk us to the location which was reassuring (as the street adRead more”

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Guilin: City Tour with Elephant Hill & Ming Tea Tasting - Elephant Trunk Hill and the Lijiang River
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Guilin: City Tour with Elephant Hill & Ming Tea Tasting

8.Guilin: City Tour with Elephant Hill & Ming Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $46Best value

Meet your private driver in Guilin for Elephant Trunk Hill, then visit a tea plantation linked to a Ming Dynasty royal garden near Yao Mountain. You will learn how tea is made, take part in a tea ceremony, and sample fresh green tea. English support is available, and guide Molly may be available for a warm, personal touch.

“Good tour to Elephant Hill and nice tour of the tea plantation with explanations and tasting. A bit expensive, considering that admission to Elephant Hill is free and the tea plantation seems like a marketing thing.”

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Xi'an Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Ink Art & Tea Tasting - A three-hour route from first stroke to finished keepsake
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Xi’an Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Ink Art & Tea Tasting

9.Xi’an Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Ink Art & Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Spend three hours with English-speaking instructor Yunyun learning Chinese characters, brush strokes, tea customs, and calligraphy history. You’ll practice your name and meaningful words, then create a painted folding fan or traditional scroll, plus personalized bookmarks. The small group is limited to eight people and welcomes beginners age 12 and older.

“Attività di scrittura cinese pensata per aiutare gli italiani ad avvicinarsi alla lingua e alla cultura cinese. Yunyun è stata bravissima: spiegazioni chiare, tanta pazienza e grande disponibilità. È riuscita a rendere un argomento non semplice molto interessante, creando un’atmosfera rilassata e piacevole. Inoltre è stata molto simpatica e coinvolgente, mettendo tutti a proprio agio. Esperienza davvero positiva, consigliata.”

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3-Hour Private Hutong Walking Tour with Drum Show at Drum Tower and Tea Tasting - Yinding Bridge and the view toward the lake
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3-Hour Private Hutong Walking Tour with Drum Show at Drum Tower and Tea Tasting

10.3-Hour Private Hutong Walking Tour with Drum Show at Drum Tower and Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $72

Spend two to three hours with a private guide in Beijing’s old hutongs. Walk beside Houhai Lake, cross Yinding Bridge, browse Yandai Xie Street, watch a drum show, and join a tea tasting inside the Bell Tower. Hotel pickup is offered, and guide May is known for tailoring the walk to your interests.

“Even though it was a holiday, tge tour operator found a guide for me. May did a fantastic job of telling me many interesting things and tailoring the tour to my interests. A wonderful private tour.”

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Private Tour to the Temple of Heaven and Tea tasting at the Maliandao Tea city - The Hall of Prayer for Harvest
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Private Tour to the Temple of Heaven and Tea tasting at the Maliandao Tea city

11.Private Tour to the Temple of Heaven and Tea tasting at the Maliandao Tea city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $117

Start at 8:30 am with guide Vivie Pan or a member of the Beijing Vivie Tours team. Watch morning Tai Chi, singing, and dancing at the Temple of Heaven, then visit the Hall of Prayer for Harvest, Echo Wall, and Circle Mound Altar. Finish with tea tasting and two small bags of your favorite tea at Maliandao Tea City.

“Vivie Pan is definitely your best choice in Beijing. We have booked the day tour to visit the Temple of Heaven and Maliandao Tea City. It's the most memorable day of our Beijing trip. Even our children loved Vivie so much. Highly recommend!!!”

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Temple of Heaven Private Tour and Tea Tasting at Maliandao Tea Street - Walking through the Temple of Heaven
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Temple of Heaven Private Tour and Tea Tasting at Maliandao Tea Street

12.Temple of Heaven Private Tour and Tea Tasting at Maliandao Tea Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $119

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private guide and driver at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and Maliandao Tea Street. See the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven, and Circular Mound Altar, then join a traditional tea ceremony with tasting. Pickup, transport, entrance fees, and bottled water are included.

“We had half a day to fill before catching our flight in the evening and this sounded like a fun tour, as we love tea in my family. We were picked up promptly at 9:00am from our hotel lobby and driven to the Temple of Heaven. We used a semiRead more”

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