Beijing · BEIJING TEA CULTURE SESSIONS
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This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 6 beijing tea culture sessions worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Join a traditional Beijing tea ceremony, sample oolong, pu-erh, jasmine and more, and learn brewing steps from an English tea master for $9.
“wonderful activity! super immersive, well organised and enriching! i would even love to do it again, especially the calligraphy!!!”
A small-group Beijing workshop where you taste tea, play Guqin, and write calligraphy with master artists, in 2.5 quiet hours.
“Everything was done with care—from the welcome tea to the final group photo. The calligraphy teacher helped me write my Chinese name, and I even took the paper home. It’s now framed in my apartment!”
A 1-hour Chinese tea ceremony in a Beijing Hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City, with tastings, snacks, and English hosts.
“I can 10/10 recommend this to anyone who likes tea! This is the most authentic experience you can get and worth the money. You learn a lot about the culture and how they drink their tea as well as have a nice exchange. This is something we will book again when we visit Beijing for another time.”
A calm private Beijing half-day: Temple of Heaven, a guided Tai Chi class, and a traditional tea ceremony near the park.
“What an incredible tour we had with the Beijing Tour Company! From the serene tai chi class and the wonderful tour of the Temple of Heaven to the peaceful tea ceremony, it was a really great experience. And Alice was a wonderful guide—personable, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. I highly recommend her for an authentic and unforgettable Beijing experience!”
30-minute Beijing tea ceremony with a friendly tea master, tasting Oolong, Pu-erh, green, jasmine, and flower teas in a small group.
“Amazing experience! Very friendly staff and also very knowledgeable. Richard and the tea master were very lovely. 100% recommend!”
Start your Beijing day with English-led Tai Chi basics rooted in Taoism, then relax with Kungfu tea, 4 to 5 tastings, and snacks.
“This Tai chi class was an amazing experience! The teacher Eric was an excellent instructor, he was very kind and patient, he checked my experience level and organized the lesson based on it. I am a beginner and he explained the basic forms Read more”
