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A person stirring a bowl of soup with chopsticks. 1
A bowl of matcha tea with a bamboo whisk, a small bowl of matcha powder, and a chocolate bar on a woven mat. 2
A traditional-style dining room with a wooden table, beige chairs, and a large wall painting. 3
A dining table with various ceramic dishes and a television screen in the background. 4
A person pouring tea from a teapot into a cup at a table with various tea utensils. 5
By China Culture Land
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$123 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Create patterns on whisked tea using ancient Song Dynasty technique.
    • Whisk your own bowl of tea guided step by step by a local expert.
    • Master a 1,000-year-old craft in just 2 hours. Zero experience needed.

Activity location

    • Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shang Hai Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国上海市徐汇区宜山路515号 邮政编码: 200235
    • Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

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Shanghai: Ancient Whisked Matcha Tea Ceremony

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
NZ$122.53 x 1 AdultNZ$122.53
Total
Price is NZ$122.53

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Expert local tea instructor (fluent English)
  • Inclusions
    All tea ingredients and equipment
  • Inclusions
    Assorted Chinese teas
  • Inclusions
    Snacks

What you can expect

  • What You'll Experience
    Learn the history and philosophy behind Song Dynasty tea ceremony. Master proper whisking technique guided by a local expert. Create your own bowl of whisked tea, then take it further — use the foam to paint patterns on the surface. This is Cha Bai Xi, the ancient art of tea painting. Elegant, meditative, and like nothing you've seen before.
    Perfect For
    Solo travellers, couples, and small groups seeking an authentic cultural experience beyond the ordinary.
    Why Choose Us
    Central Shanghai location, easy metro access. Fluent English-speaking teacher. Intimate, serene setting. Zero experience needed. Two focused hours on one unique art form — tea whisking and tea painting combined.

Location

Activity location

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    • Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shang Hai Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国上海市徐汇区宜山路515号 邮政编码: 200235
    • Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China