Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony & Fan Culture Experience
A Premium Cultural Journey at The Fan Museum, London
About the Experience​
Join us for an exclusive collaboration between Amitabha Garden and The Fan Museum.
This exquisite 2.5-hour cultural experience is thoughtfully curated to nourish both mind and spirit through two timeless Eastern arts:
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Traditional Chinese Tea Culture
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Asian Fan Culture
Designed as an intimate small-group journey, this immersive experience invites you to slow down, reconnect, and explore heritage through mindfulness, beauty, and storytelling.
Date and time: Saturday 16th May 2026, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Please click the button below and book through Fan Museum's official website:
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Your Experience Journey
1. Guided Fan Talk (30 minutes)
Begin your journey with an inspiring talk led by a curatorial member of The Fan Museum.
During this session, you will explore:
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the history and symbolism of Asian fans
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the poetic artistry and craftsmanship behind traditional fan design
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a special focus on Chinese export fans
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insight into royal fan collections and their historical significance
2. Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony (1.5 hours)
Following the museum talk, transition into a serene tea experience led by tea experts from Amitabha Garden.
This guided session includes:
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a Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony
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tasting of three carefully selected premium Chinese teas and handmade Traditional Chinese pastries
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introduction to Gongfu brewing techniques
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mindful appreciation of aroma, flavour, and tea philosophy
This session is designed to help guests slow down, restore inner calm, and engage fully with the present moment.
3. Guided Museum Exhibition Tour
Complete your experience with a guided tour through the beautiful Georgian setting of The Fan Museum.
Unique Venue
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Hosted within the elegant and historic surroundings of The Fan Museum, this event offers a truly unique cultural setting in London.
Perfect for:
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Individuals seeking meaningful wellbeing experiences
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Couples looking for a refined cultural activity
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Tea lovers wishing to deepen their knowledge
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Art and history enthusiasts
About Your Hosts - Yiqing
With over 30 years of experience in Chinese tea, Yiqing brings exceptional knowledge and deep personal dedication to her practice.
As owner of a tea farm in Yunnan, China, she offers rare firsthand insight into the relationship between land, seasonality, cultivation, and flavour.
With more than 12 years in the tea industry, she remains passionate about sharing authentic Chinese tea culture through ceremony, education, and sensory experience.
Her ceremonies reflect not only the quality of the tea itself, but also the artistry, etiquette, and philosophy that have shaped this tradition over centuries.
