Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony
茶 道
A sensory ritual passed down for thousands of years - guided in the calm of Amitabha Garden, by the Thames in Greenwich.
Step out of the city’s pace and into a refined tea ritual where flavour, fragrance, and presence are given the time they deserve. Rooted in Buddhist philosophy and traditional Chinese culture, this is an immersive introduction to Chinese tea as culture, craft, and quiet enjoyment.
At a glance
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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Includes: 3 premium Chinese teas + 2 traditional pastries
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Price: from £80 per session (2 participants)
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Availability: Appointment-based
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Minimum: 2 participants (if ≥ 4 people, please get in touch with us directly for a quote)
Why this isn't "just a tea tasting"
Chinese tea is often described as a living ritual: simple in appearance, profound in effect. Through graceful preparation and mindful pacing, you’ll learn how attention changes the entire experience - how a tea “opens” infusion by infusion, and how your own senses sharpen when you slow down.
Expect a session that feels grounding, beautiful, and quietly educational - without being stiff or intimidating.
What you’ll experience
1. A guided tea journey (3 teas, chosen for contrast)
You’ll taste three premium Chinese teas, selected to show different styles, regions, and “textures” of flavour - from aroma and sweetness to aftertaste and energy.
2. Brewing as a meditative craft
Learn tea etiquette and brewing techniques in a way that feels practical - what to notice, how to taste, and how to recreate the calm at home.
3) Pairing with traditional pastries
Two traditional pastries per guest, thoughtfully paired to complement the teas.
Your host
With over 30 years of experience in Chinese tea, the hosts brings both depth of knowledge and lived connection to every ceremony. She is also the owner of a tea farm in Yunnan, China, where the relationship between land, seasonality, and flavour is understood firsthand.
Her passion began growing up in China, and later - after settling in the UK - she started hosting tea ceremonies to share the artistry, etiquette, and quiet philosophy behind traditional Chinese tea culture. Guiding guests through each step and tasting is not only a teaching practice, but also a personal one: a way to stay close to hosts' roots, and to keep that cultural thread alive through something as simple (and profound) as a cup of tea.
Customers say...
“The hostess guided us through the history and relevance of tea within society and the benefits to our health. It was a peaceful and calming experience, well worth it.” - Jess W ★★★★★
“The tea ceremony was 90 minutes, with three different types of tea (our choice what to try) with a great deal of knowledge shared from the owner to us - it was peaceful, insightful and joyful too. Highly recommend, having a curious mind is probably best!” - Lara C. ★★★★★