China · TEA CEREMONIES IN SHANGHAI
The 6 best tea ceremonies in Shanghai you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cycle through Shanghai’s old lanes, French Concession, parks, and local neighborhoods, then learn about Chinese tea in a small group.
“Guide was real good and shows the real Shanghai and not only touristically highlights.”
Explore Shanghai’s Yu Garden and Old Town with a private guide, local transport, tea tasting, Qing-era architecture, and flexible pacing.
“My guide Sunni met me at the hotel and we headed off to Old Town to see the shops and visit Yu Garden. The Qing dynasty garden is an amazing collection of pond, pavilions and bonsai, I spent a short time there but you easily spend hoRead more”
Review of a private Shanghai and Zhujiajiao tour with boat ride, tea tasting, lunch, hotel pickup, and flexible sightseeing.
“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.”
Learn to whisk Song Dynasty tea in Shanghai with an expert master, traditional tools, cultural history, and a calm hands-on ritual.
“I had never experienced tea like this before. The host explained the philosophy behind Song tea, and as we practiced whisking, I could feel the meditative rhythm. A unique mix of art, mindfulness, and taste.”
Explore Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple, Old Town, Yu Garden, and a five-tea tasting with a private English-speaking guide.
“We booked this tour in advance and our tour guide was Mabel. We started the tour with walking to the nearby Buddha Tempel. We got a lot of information about it and had enough time to explore it. After this first stop, we got picked up by our driver and went to the Yu Garden. The garden was amazing and big. Very lovely to walk through the different parts and got all the historical information about the beginning to the present. The last stop for us was the tea tasting in a tea house. The tea was amazing and we tryed 5 different ones with explanation. Over all the whole…”
A three-hour Shanghai tea ceremony with blind tasting, Song Dynasty whisking, Chinese tea classes, snacks, and expert guidance.
“What a fantastic experience! The tea master was a wonderful guide, teaching us about different Chinese teas and the special techniques of Song Dynasty whisking. I loved that it was a small group, which allowed for personal attention. Tasting the variety of teas was a delight, and the snacks were a nice touch. I highly recommend this authentic and immersive ceremony. The optional dress-up for photos was a really fun addition!”
Pick the day out first. The city usually sorts itself out after that.
