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The 15 Best Tea Tastings Around the World

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A proper tasting sets several leaves side by side and makes you argue about them. These 15 are sorted by how many teas you get through, how long it runs and what a flight costs.

Twinings 2-Hour Tea Tasting Masterclass in London - How the tasting works
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Twinings 2-Hour Tea Tasting Masterclass in London

1.Twinings 2-Hour Tea Tasting Masterclass in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69Our pick

At Twinings on London’s Strand, spend two hours learning how tea travels from leaf to cup. Guides including Alessandra, Liam, Rachel, Rosie, and Angelo lead tastings of white, yellow, green, oolong, black, and pu’erh teas. You’ll practice judging aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and aftertaste in a small group of up to five.

“What a cool experience. Loved every minute of it. The tea expert was funny and knowledgeable. The history lesson was fascinating. The tea was delicious.”

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

2.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $65

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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Munnar: Tea trail, Tea Factory, and Tea Tasting Tour - Walking through Munnar’s tea terraces
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Munnar: Tea trail, Tea Factory, and Tea Tasting Tour

3.Munnar: Tea trail, Tea Factory, and Tea Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $13

Walk through Munnar’s tea terraces with guides such as Mari and Raja, see orthodox tea production at Lockhart Tea Factory, and taste five or six teas. The tour lasts three hours and includes entry fees, but you must arrange transport between the plantation and factory.

“It was interesting and informative about tea and the different kinds of tea. Our guide’s English was a little difficult to understand, but he was kind and helpful. He made the best tea for us. It was a highlight of our visit to Munnar.”

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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

4.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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Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo - Your welcome drink sets the pace
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Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

5.Matcha Experience with of Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $57

Join Chisei and Rina in Tokyo’s Taito City for a 90-minute Japanese tea class. You’ll compare sencha, kabusecha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, Japanese black tea, and other varieties, then whisk your own matcha. Homemade sweets, matcha lattes, tea leaves with ponzu, and practical advice for making matcha at home round out this small-group session.

“Absolutely, wonderful experience. We throughly enjoyed watching and making our own Matcha. It was something we’ve always wanted to do and we’re glad we did. This is will definitely something you will remember and will want to tell your family & friends about.”

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Nara:5 Type of Tea Tasting & Mindful Tea Ceremony - The favorite-tea pot is the quiet centerpiece
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Nara:5 Type of Tea Tasting & Mindful Tea Ceremony

6.Nara:5 Type of Tea Tasting & Mindful Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

In Nara, tea master Mike guides you through five locally sourced teas, a favorite-tea pot brew, hands-on matcha whisking, and seasonal wagashi. The 90-minute private session takes place in a traditional Japanese house with a garden view. You will learn tea etiquette, tools, and history in English, with time for local tips.

“Wonderful atmosphere, lots of interesting facts, a great tea brewing ritual with delicious snacks. We could also try various types of tea and sake.. The whole family was very impressed. Thank you.”

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Montmartre Hill French Afternoon Tea Tasting Tour with Crepes and Macarons - From romantic lanes to quieter corners
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Montmartre Hill French Afternoon Tea Tasting Tour with Crepes and Macarons

7.Montmartre Hill French Afternoon Tea Tasting Tour with Crepes and Macarons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Spend 2.5 hours walking uphill through Montmartre with a small group of up to 15 people, stopping for crepes, macarons, chocolate, pastries, and drinks. Guides such as Arthur, Catherine, Fabian, and Dorine add local stories, movie references, and practical help as you make your way from Place Blanche to Sacré-Cœur.

“This tour was lovely, as was the guide. However the experience on Viator indicated that we would be on an afternoon tea tour with dessert stops including macarons. There was no tea and no macarons. We stopped at several shops. Tasted chocolate, choucette (think cream puff with no cream), Madeline, crepe and another creamy and delicious puff-like dessert. The food was yummy. I had booked a morning walk in Montmartre to be followed by this tour. Fair warning - the morning hidden tour covered the same spots as the dessert tour, so choose wisely. Overall a good experience.”

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Munnar Tea Trail Tour , Tea factory visit & Tea Tasting - Walking through Lockhart Tea Estate
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Munnar Tea Trail Tour , Tea factory visit & Tea Tasting

8.Munnar Tea Trail Tour , Tea factory visit & Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $14

Spend about three hours at Lockhart Tea Estate with a local guide, walking among tea plants, seeing pluckers at work, and taking in views of Chokramudi Peak and Idli Hills. Then visit a 1936 tea factory, learn how orthodox tea is made, and join a tea-tasting session. The group is limited to 10 people.

“This tour is a scam! the "English guide" was just a tuktuk driver who barely spoke English. he first dropped me off at the tea factory and then at a very small tea field where he sent me off to walk around by myself. and that was it, no walking on a tea trail, no explanations, nothing. total scam, do not book this!”

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Full Day Tour In Uzungol Lake with Turkish Tea Tasting - Surmene knives and local products
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Full Day Tour In Uzungol Lake with Turkish Tea Tasting

9.Full Day Tour In Uzungol Lake with Turkish Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $38

Spend about eight hours outside Trabzon with an air-conditioned bus, an English and Arabic speaking guide, Turkish tea tasting, Surmene knife and organic-product shops, Uzungol Lake, lunch time, and a historic Ottoman bridge. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but lunch is not.

“Our Guide did not speak English as stated in contract, 2.5hrs at the lake with nothing to do but shop or eat then while other tour were given presentations about the tea, our guide told us to sit, they brought tea and then wanted us to shop Read more”

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Full Day Food Tour Of Delhi with a chef. Includes Tea Tasting - Starting near Jama Masjid in Old Delhi
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Full Day Food Tour Of Delhi with a chef. Includes Tea Tasting

10.Full Day Food Tour Of Delhi with a chef. Includes Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $200

Spend 8 to 9 hours eating across Old and New Delhi with a chef-guide such as Aditya or Ashwani. Expect up to 25 tastings at more than a dozen local food shops, from paranthas and kulcha to kababs, lassi, sweets, and tea. Central Delhi pickup and drop-off are included, with vegetarian options available by request.

“Brilliant. This tour was an excellent way to see and learn about Delhi while tasting a wide selection of delicious food, most of which I'd never tried before. Our guide Aditya was informative, funny and a delight to spend the day with. I'll admit I was nervous about the risk of Read more”

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Nara:Tea Tasting&Private Tea Ceremony -Master Matcha Making- - Learning tea etiquette without feeling stiff
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Nara:Tea Tasting&Private Tea Ceremony -Master Matcha Making-

11.Nara:Tea Tasting&Private Tea Ceremony -Master Matcha Making-

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $63

Meet Mike at Guesthouse Naramachi30 for a private 90-minute tea session in a renovated traditional Nara house. Taste five locally sourced teas, choose one for a pot-brewed serving, learn tea tools and etiquette, then make your own matcha with personal guidance. Seasonal wagashi completes the experience.

“The best tea ceremony experience I have ever had! I never expected to have a friendly and knowledgable senpai! The activity was fun and enjoyable! Highly recommend!”

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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

12.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

13.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 Session at India's oldest tea boutique : Sancha Tea Boutique - Masala Chai brings the tasting back to everyday India
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Tea Tasting Session at India’s oldest tea boutique : Sancha Tea Boutique

14.Tea Tasting Session at India’s oldest tea boutique : Sancha Tea Boutique

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $10Best value

Spend about an hour at Sancha Tea Boutique on Jaipur’s MI Road tasting Indian teas selected by the shop’s master tea taster. Compare Darjeeling from spring, summer, and autumn, sample Assam, Sikkim, and Masala Chai, learn how tea is made, then browse more than 100 teas in the shop.

“I am not normally a tea drinker but tasting these different teas and chai was a great experience for me”

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Half day Gorreana - Pedestrian Walk and Tea Tasting (Min. 2 persons) - Walking into Gorreana’s tea fields
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Half day Gorreana – Pedestrian Walk and Tea Tasting (Min. 2 persons)

15.Half day Gorreana – Pedestrian Walk and Tea Tasting (Min. 2 persons)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66

Travel from Ponta Delgada to Gorreana for a 3.4-kilometer walk through São Miguel’s tea fields, followed by a factory visit and tea tasting with biscuits. Guides such as Miguel, André, Manuel, and Vasco explain the island, the plants, and tea production. The route includes a steep uphill section, so good walking shoes matter.

“My guide Manuel was great. Nice challenging hike up plantation. I enjoyed tasting 3 delicious teas with cookie. He was very informative. He even gave me quick car tour of historical center and even recommended wonderful local places for lunch. I highly recommend this excursion.”

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