Tea Tasting Workshop Hong Kong: Learn Brewing & Pairing

Master tea brewing and taste how four varieties pair with chocolate, nuts and honey

A 90-minute tea workshop in Hong Kong where you learn to brew green, red and oolong teas using traditional Gai Wan vessels, taste four handcrafted varieties, and discover how to pair them with three snacks. The class is guided in English, Chinese or Cantonese by Vivian Mak, founder of MingCha, and suits both tea lovers and newcomers.

The experience

You'll start by engaging all your senses (sight, touch, smell, taste and the sound of a proper slurp) as the guide walks you through what makes each tea distinct. The workshop covers the three main tea classifications and how each one is produced, so you understand what's in your cup before you taste it. The hands-on core is learning the Gung-fu brewing method using traditional tea ware, which changes how the leaves open and release their flavor.

Four premium teas form the tasting: a scented green tea (the signature Jasmine Blossoms, served in a cocktail glass as your opener), a plain green, a red and an oolong. Each one is paired with a specific snack (dried nuts, dark chocolate or flower honey toast), so you see how the right pairing lifts both the tea and the food. This isn't a lecture. It's interactive and experimental, built around discovering how your own palate responds to the combinations.

The workshop runs 90 minutes and is wheelchair accessible. Public transport options are nearby, and the venue welcomes families with children. Your guide speaks English, Chinese or Cantonese, so you can book in whichever language suits you best.

What’s included

• Four handcrafted teas (scented green, green, red and oolong).
• three snacks for pairing (dried nuts, dark chocolate and flower honey toast).
• hands-on brewing instruction using traditional tea ware.
• guidance in English, Chinese or Cantonese.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday, Friday and SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 15:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Cantonese and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by MingCha Tea House

Is this one for you?Book this workshop if you have a free afternoon in Hong Kong and want to move beyond just drinking tea: the hands-on brewing technique and pairing practice are what stay with you after you leave.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Cantonese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What teas will I actually taste in the workshop?

You'll taste four handcrafted teas: a scented green tea (Jasmine Blossoms), a plain green, a red and an oolong. Each one is paired with a different snack to show how flavors complement each other.

Do I need to know anything about tea before I come?

No. The workshop is designed for both tea lovers and people who've never paid attention to tea before. You'll learn the classification and production process as part of the class, so newcomers are just as welcome.

What exactly is the Gai Wan and why does it matter?

The Gai Wan is a traditional Chinese brewing vessel, a small lidded bowl, that lets you control how the tea steeps. Learning the Gung-fu brewing technique with it is the hands-on core of the workshop, and it's what changes how the leaves unfold and release their flavor.